Chelsea have confirmed midfield duo Joe Cole and Michael Ballack, plus defender Juliano Belletti will all leave the club this summer.
The trio's contracts are up at the end of this month and the future of Cole in particular has been the subject of increasing speculation.
The 28-year-old, who is part of England's World Cup squad in South Africa, has already been linked with Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham.
Ballack leaves Chelsea after four years with the club unwilling to offer the German the two-year contract he was seeking.
The 33-year-old arrived at Stamford Bridge following the end of his contract at Bayern Munich with a reputation as one of Europe's best players and on the back of a brilliant World Cup.
But he has largely failed to live up to that billing, with injuries keeping him out of the team for lengthy spells.
Belletti, 33, was also signed by Mourinho in August 2007 and leaves after completing his three-year contract.
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