Liam Rosenior has flown back to Strasbourg following talks with Chelsea, with a surprise press conference scheduled by the French side for Tuesday morning at the Stade de la Meinau.
Barring an extraordinary overnight twist, it is expected to be a farewell briefing from the 41-year-old, who would also have a chance to thank and say goodbye to colleagues personally.
Rosenior spent his Monday locked in negotiations with the Chelsea hierarchy after being identified as their leading candidate to succeed predecessor Enzo Maresca.
Chelsea sources have confirmed that caretaker Calum McFarlane will remain in temporary charge for their Premier League trip to Fulham on Wednesday.