Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed the signing of CSKA Moscow wing-back Yuri Zhirkov.
Speaking at his first press conference, the Italian said: "Zhirkov, (Daniel) Sturridge - these are Chelsea players."
The winger will follow striker Daniel Sturridge into Stamford Bridge as the Blues build for next season's campaign.
As for Zhirkov's role, Ancelotti added: "Zhirkov is naturally on the left. "I think he can do all the work and can play in defence and in between."
The player will have a medical on Monday and if he passes will join the Blues subject to agreeing personal terms.