News about Claude Makelele

A Chelsea legend is reportedly in advanced talks over a swift return to management with Cardiff City. The former Blues star left his previous managerial job this week after just three games in charge. However, he has now seemingly been lined up to replace Erol Bulut, who was sacked by Cardiff on September 22. 

The former midfielder took charge of Greek side Asteras Tripolis in mid-September before leading them to a victory and two draws. That promising start was cut short after he felt club chiefs were breathing down his neck and decided to terminate his one-year deal.

Football's transfer market as we know it is at risk of collapse after the European Union's top court said on Friday that some of FIFA's rules on player transfers are illegal in accordance with European Union legislation. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) said on Friday that these rules, which pertain to the freedom of movement between football clubs, are contrary to European Union law on competition and freedom of movement. The decision against FIFA's rules is likely to seismically shift the bargaining power in favour of players and away from clubs, who could no longer be able to hold on to players with the hope of attracting significant transfer fees.

A Manchester United cult hero has moved to the 13th club in his nomadic career. Federico Macheda, who remains the Red Devils' youngest-ever goalscorer in the Premier League, has joined Greek top flight side Asteras Tripolis. The 33-year-old will also link up with a Premier League icon at his new club, with former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele in charge at the Greek outfit.

A Chelsea legend is set to make a shock return to management after a five-year absence. The former player has spent time back at Stamford Bridge in the ensuing period but is now set for a new challenge. He has agreed to become the new manager of a European club. The individual has previously managed two teams, with his last spell as a manager ending in 2019.

Real Madrid go in search of a record-extending 15th Champions League title on Saturday night when they face Borussia Dortmund at Wembley. Carlo Ancelotti 's men have already romped to the LaLiga title, thanks in large part to the contribution of Bellingham, who was named the league's player of the season after recording 25 goal contributions in a blistering debut season. The London showcase will also be the last stand - at club level - for veteran midfielder Toni Kroos, who Makelele believes should have been hailed for his 'not normal' talents well before announcing his decision to retire from the game.

GRAEME SOUNESS: Rodri made it a record 60 consecutive games unbeaten for Manchester City this week, and underlined why he is Europe's best holding midfield player. He is certainly the best since his predecessor Fernandinho, who was a true class act, and one I'd rate as the best we've seen in the Premier League. Given that it was my position, you might have expected me to say this, but it was still the most undervalued position. People have awakened to its responsibilities now that television coverage has heightened.

Chelsea legend Claude Makelele's departure from his position as a technical mentor has continued the team's woes both on and off the field. Frank Lampard, his former teammate, was appointed as the head coach of Stamford Bridge for the first time in August 2019.

Chelsea has had a very busy January, with six players having already signed over a week of the window still open. At an average age of just over 20, the Blues are taking a different approach to previous years and planning for the future rather than the present - and their spending this month has equated to more than half of all Premier League spending in January. The change comes after three years of not spending a single penny in the winter window.

Chelsea made history by securing a £271.1 million over the summer after being the Premier League's top spending players in a single transfer window. Thomas Tuchel's side paid 11 players before the window slammed shut at 11 p.m. on Thursday night, with their most expensive recruit - £69.5 million Wesley Fofana - joining Leicester on the penultimate day, led by new co-owner Todd Boehly. Fofana is one of Denis Zakaria's most popular teenagers, including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£60 million), Marc Cucurella (£54 million), Kaleidou Koulibaly (£34 million), and a slew of youngsters rising in the Premier League this summer.

Maguire has been a member of a team on a downward spiral, and it has harmed his form. Now that they've won a few games without him, people are curious when he'll be recalled again and if it has an effect on his World Cup hopes. I don't think so because United's fixture list is so packed, he's bound to get a lot of minutes, but enough to keep Gareth Southgate happy. And the fact that United are on the rise should be a blessing; when he returns to the team, he will have a more relaxed atmosphere and will be more comfortable in his own game. We know Raphael Varane can't play two or three full games a week, so Harry will be called upon, I'm sure. It's up to him how he does.

PETE JENSON: Casemiro has earned the right to face a new challenge aged 30, and if he contributes in around €65 million (£60 million) to the club, it will be seen as a 'last act of service' in a remarkable career in Spain after eight straight trophy-laden years as Real Madrid's midfield lynchpin. As he comes close to jumping ship just two weeks before the window closes, there is no anger against him. The club is not upset either; they do not regret allowing Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane, and Sergio Ramos to leave, and they insist getting a large fee for Casemiro makes the same sense.