Chelsea are expected to announce Enzo Maresca as their new head coach on Friday on a five-year contract with the option of a sixth in a significant show of faith from the club's owners.
Talks with the 44-year-old Italian have gone smoothly all week, building towards an announcement that is now imminent. Leicester City will be due compensation from the switch.
The move will see Maresca succeed Mauricio Pochettino, who parted by mutual consent after a single season in charge in which Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League.