Claude Makelele

[the wes 7,212]

Chelsea are ready to discuss a new contract with veteran midfielder Claude Makelele. Paris sources say Blues management want the 35 year-old to go round again next season and are preparing a new deal for the French veteran.

[EskWeston 696]

Blimey!!! I wonder if they fancy him staying around in a coaching role?

[Elliott 7]

Well if he's up for it, why not!

[Fulham Broadway 17,299]

His fitness is still there, so a new 1 year contract would be realistic. Hes definitely one for 'big' games, but his sharpness/concentration seems to lapse in some recent games, coincidentally with the arrival of the Special Needs One.

[Ollie 4,400]

He still looks as good as ever to me so theres no reason to retire if he can still do the job.

[EskWeston 696]

I would agree Maka has been class again this season. Played more games than he thought he would or even should have. Could definately do another season, although this time it WOULD mean playing a lot lot less.....

[kbchel 2]

yup

a big game player....like drogs

[Steve 10,227]

im sure he could do another season it will be tough but even if he is not playing he can always help out with coaching and other things around the club

[Mungii 3]

It wll be perfect to have Maka for another season!!...really perfect! and he is still good enaugh to play and we need to have hope that Mikel will be good as him after 2 years-

[EskWeston 696]

It wll be perfect to have Maka for another season!!...really perfect! and he is still good enaugh to play and we need to have hope that Mikel will be good as him after 2 years-

I don't think Mikel will ever be the same sort of player as Maka, Mikel offers us something different in that position.

Would be nice to have Maka stick around and even better to keep around in a coaching capacity long term..

[pippin 0]

this a a good move by the club ... hopfully he will progress to a coaching role

[the wes 7,212]

the famous penalty lol