Maniche set for Chelsea exit
Reports from Portugal suggest Maniche will not be prolonging his stay at Chelsea.
Reports in the Portuguese press suggest Maniche will not be prolonging his stay at Chelsea and will instead line up for Atletico Madrid next season.The Portugal international arrived at Chelsea in January on loan from Dinamo Moscow, with a view to a permanent move in the summer.
Maniche played a prominent role in the success enjoyed by Porto during Jose Mourinho's tenure but on being reacquainted in the capital with his former taskmaster, he has thus far failed to shine.
A full debut against West Ham was marred by an early red card, an incident that encapsulated Maniche's ill-luck since pitching up at Stamford Bridge.
Atletico have always been strong suitors of the powerful midfielder and if reports are to be believed then they could land their man in the close-season.
Chelsea have yet to comment on their plans for Maniche.
