Chelsea expect Ten Cate to sign within 24 hours

LONDON, Oct 10 (Reuters) Chelsea expect to sign Henk Ten Cate as assistant coach within the next 24 hours, the Premier League club said today.

''Chelsea...has reached agreement with Ajax for the release of Henk Ten Cate,'' the club said on their Web site (www.chelseafc.com).

''We expect to finalise his contract with Chelsea FC in the next 24 hours as assistant first team coach.'' REUTERS RAR BST2234