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Zico linked with Chelsea

10 June 2008 - 23:53

Brazilian legend Zico has been mooted as a potential successor for Avram Grant at Chelsea, after Turkish giants Fenerbahce confirmed that Zico and the club had parted ways.

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"We've parted ways with Zico," Fenerbahce chairman Aziz Yildirim told NTV.



It is understood that Zico was in talks with Fenerbahce with regards to a new deal, but instead to decided to quit the club after reports linked him initally with a move to Man City.



Now Roman Abramovich is reportedly keen on making him Chelsea's boss; but there is not yet any official word from the club on this speculation.

Written by majicka