Chelsea have agreed to Porto right-back Jose Bosingwa for £16.2 million subject to a successful medical.

Little more than 24 hours after finishing second in the Premier League before Manchester United, the Blues are set to make their first major acquisition of the summer.

The 25-year-old Kinshasa-born Portuguese international is regarded as one of the best right-backs in Europe.

He was signed for Porto from Boavista by Jose Mourinho in 2003 but only became a first-team regular when Mourinho then moved to Chelsea and took Paulo Ferreira with him.

Since then however, Bosingwa has consistently impressed with his highly energetic and pacey play and he has attracted interest from a number of clubs.

Bosingwa is expected to go straight into the Chelsea first team, although he will not of course be eligible for the Champions League final next week.

His arrival could spell the end of Juliano Belletti's time at Stamford Bridge. The Brazilian joined at the start of the season but has recently been sidelined in favour of Paulo Ferreira, who recently signed a new four-year contract.

Aston Villa, Manchester United, and Liverpool have all being linked with moves for his services before Chelsea finally agreed a fee.

"The player is now in England to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical," confirmed Chelsea in a statement.

Bosingwa has also emerged as Portugal's first-choice right-back ahead of Miguel and should start in that position at this summer's European Championships.

He currently has six caps for the national team.

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