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Jose Mourinho left Chelsea Thursday in a move that rocked the Barclays Premier League. (AP Images)

In a move which rocked the Barclays Premier League, Chelsea's Jose Mourinho settled a massive compensation package with the club and walked away from Stamford Bridge late Thursday.

Chelsea have since appointed their director of football Avram Grant as his replacement. Mourinho's decision to step down as manager was due to a breakdown in his relationship with the Chelsea hierarchy, namely owner Roman Abramovich. But he is set to land a reported £20 million pay-off as compensation for the remaining three years of his contract - worth around £6m a year.

This comes as a stunner to Chelsea, who must travel for a huge Premier League affair versus Manchester United this Sunday at Old Trafford. Bodog Nation has a full match preview - Clash of the Titans - available for your reading pleasure now!

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