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Deco says he will join Chelsea after Euro 2004
LISBON, June 17 (Reuters) - Porto midfielder Deco Souza says he is almost certain to join Chelsea after Euro 2004, TSF radio reported on Thursday.
"I have things practically resolved with the clubs," Deco said late on Wednesday after featuring in Portugal's 2-0 defeat of Group A rivals Russia in the European Championship.
"I still have to do medical exams and sign a contract with Chelsea, which should happen after Euro 2004."
The 26-year-old Deco is the second player from the Champions League winners set to link up with former Porto coach Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge. Right back Paulo Ferreira is reported to have joined the premier league club although Chelsea say a deal has not yet been completed.
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