Makelele Released - The End of a Chelsea Era


CLAUDE MAKELELE

By dixon9
July 21 2008

Chelsea Football Club announced today on the official website that Claude Makelele has been given a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. His departure marks the end of an era for us and has also possibly come about due to a change in football philosophy under Felipe Scolari at Stamford Bridge.

Claude goes to the French club with a two year playing contract followed by a two year coaching contract.

Personally, I would have been tempted to keep him on for at least another season and wheel him out for the odd difficult CL match for example –  and even replicate the offer made to him by Paris Saint-Germain.

Claude Makelele, Chelsea

Many would cite Makelele as one of the most - if not THE - most consistent performer for our club and the principle reason why we have had such an impressive defensive record over recent seasons. 

How many other players have had a position named after them?  I can’t think of any to be honest – you have the “Cruyff Turn” for example – but no player in football history has the honour of a defined role in football with his name on it. 

We have lost a legend in football – but he goes with heartfelt best wishes from all Chelsea fans who applaud the clubs gesture in letting him go on a free so that he may receive more financial reward from his new club. 

We are going to miss him. 

Goodbye Claude – and THANK YOU.  We will never be able to replace you.

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Makalele Released - The End of a Chelsea Era
Discussion started by 50 Years Over 100 Years , 21/07/2008 20:33
50 Years Over 100 Years
21/07/2008 20:33
Makalele Released - The End of a Chelsea Era

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carefree
22/07/2008 07:38
Maca was in my all-time top ten.Great player,great person,great loss to the club.But the club honoured his wish to return to france.Still got alot to give because he keeps himself very fit.Good luck Maca.

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perrygroves
28/07/2008 13:38
there was a reason Zidane was furious when Madrid sold him...

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Since 66
28/07/2008 18:31
Maybe in a year or two the Makelele role could be renamed the Mikel role.

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