Enzo Maresca is set to be officially unveiled as the new Chelsea manager on Monday.
The 44-year-old will replace Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge.
Maresca has agreed a five-year deal and will join from Leicester after leading them back to the Premier League by winning the Championship.
The Italian’s release clause at the King Power Stadium is understood to have been between £8m and £10m.
Maresca is taking six members of his backroom staff from Leicester with him, including former Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Cabellero.
Chelsea co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart led the recruitment process after being entrusted by co-owners Behdad Eghbali and Todd Boehly.
They travelled to Marbella for face-to-face talks with Maresca after Leicester gave permission for discussions to commence.
