On a day that Chelsea confirmed midfielders Joe Cole and Michael Ballack are to leave the club, the West London outfit have also announced fans’ favourite Juliano Belletti is set for a move.

Belletti has featured 94 times for Chelsea since his cut-price move from Barcelona in 2007. Signed by José Mourinho, Belletti has played for six different managers in the three years he has spent at the club.

In truth, Belletti was already a Blues hero by the time he came to Stamford Bridge after having scored the winning goal in the Champions League final for Barcelona against Arsenal, and goals against Tottenham and Wigan in his impressive first season earned him his own White Stripes-inspired chant.

Belletti has featured in a number of positions in his Chelsea career, including right-back, left-back, centre midfield and right midfield, and his versatility made him a popular option under Luiz Felipe Scolari in particular.

TalkChelsea wish Juliano the best of luck for the future, and thank him for his contribution to the Chelsea cause.