Paris Saint Germain have confirmed Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele is set to join the club.

Chelsea have allowed Makelele to move on after five successful seasons at Stamford Bridge.

The deal is a coup for PSG as they look to transform their fortunes after a poor campaign last term which saw them narrowly avoid relegation.

Makelele is expected to be unveiled by PSG later on Monday and he will link up with former France team-mate Ludovic Giuly at Parc Des Princes.