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Top manager makes shock claim: I met with Roman Abramovich and nearly accepted Chelsea job
JORGE SAMPAOLI looks set to join Turkish giants Fenerbahce, according to reports in Italy.
Jorge Sampaoli led Chile to the 2015 Copa America title
The Argentinian manager was thought to be close to agreeing a deal with Serie A side Lazio, but the Istanbul club are believed to have made him a higher offer.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich spoke to the former Chile national team boss after Jose Mourinho left Stamford Bridge in December.
Club director Igli Tare was sent to Barcelona yesterday to continue talks in an bid to tempt Sampaoli to Rome.
La Liga sides Espanyol and Valencia are also said to be interested in securing his services.