Grant Leaving For Chelsea

Last updated : 28 June 2007 By Jim Bonner
Pompey are going to lose a key member of their backroom staff this weekend as Technical Director Avram Grant is set to join Chelsea as their new Director of Football.

The former Israel national team manager has been linked to a move to Mourinho's men pretty much since he joined Pompey, and he's said to be very keen on a move to the Premiership runners-up.

Harry Redknapp said he won't stand in Grant's way should he wish to leave Fratton Park despite only being at the club for a year. What effect this will have on the club is anyone's guess, as he must have been doing a pretty good job to be wanted by Chelsea.

Whatever happens, we'll have to find a replacement if that is Gaydamak's wish but we'll move on and I'm sure the club can find a suitable candidate to take over from Grant when he leaves.