Chelsea have confirmed that Guus Hiddink will take control of the club on a temporary basis until the end of the season.

The 62-year-old Russia coach, who replaces Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari after his sacking on Monday, will meet the Chelsea players later this week.

Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich made Hiddink his primary target following the club’s decision to dismiss Scolari and used his close ties with the Russian FA to broker a deal.

After expressing ”delight” at agreeing a deal with Hiddink, a statement on the Chelsea website said: ”[We] would like to take this opportunity to thank the Russian Football Union for their understanding and cooperation”.

Hiddink will combine his responsibilities with the Russian national team with his role at Chelsea, something he has done in the past with Australia and PSV Eindhoven.

Before the deal was confirmed Hiddink said: ”Abramovich does so much for Russian football that I wanted to do something back.”

The Dutchman is expected to begin his tenure on February 21 with a tough match against third-placed Aston Villa at Villa Park, followed by a clash with Juventus in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Whoever in charge at Chelsea will never change the reality that United will remains at the top until the end of the season.

People keep saying that if Mourinho still at Chelsea, there will be a different story. Chelsea will keep winning the title and United will get no chance. But.. do they remember that when Sir Alex won his 9th titles with United, Mourinho is still the Chelsea’s manager. He has been sacked because he is turning from champion to loser! Haha!!

Now…Hiddink is coming! What can he do?? Scolari once the world champion!! But Hiddink?? Lucky for him, he don’t need to