Claude Makelele

[Fulham Broadway 16,849]

Blimey, this one has changed so many times now! Maka has been 100% leaving, then 100% staying!!

If used Sparingly Maka could certainly do another season, although as i have mentioned before, the age of our midfield is something that needs to be looked at sooner rahter than later.

Agree, the pace starts to wane (tell me about it). One reason why they're looking at that Falkirk 19 year old in the thread you started I suppose...

[EskWeston 696]

Agree, the pace starts to wane (tell me about it). One reason why they're looking at that Falkirk 19 year old in the thread you started I suppose...

We have a fair few talented young midfielders in our ranks already, problem is there is no telling how long it will take for them to become established.

How much of a part will Maka play this season if he stays? It would be good for us to keep players like Maka on as coaches once they finish playing, if we can do that with Maka then it will be a good move by the club.

[Kez 2,727]

That is good news for the club, his experience is invaluable and he is a fantastic model professional

[DavidEU 2,023]

PSG president said today during the unveiling of Ludovic Giuly that PSG would be unveiling a 35 year old French midfielder who represented France at Euro 2008 on Monday.

[Kez 2,727]

We'll jusst have to wait and see there's so many stories flying around

[chrismada9 1,948]

SkySports news saying that Makelele will have a medical at PSG today

sad to see Maka go, he was one of my favourite players

Edited July 19, 2008 by CJ Revo

[EskWeston 696]

So, did he have his medical? He isn't down on the list of players who didn't travel for Pre Season. What is the truth about Makelele.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

To be honest, I prefer this sort of transfer, when everything is kept quiet.

But anyway.

Sad to lose Maka. No doubt beyond his best, but nonetheless a fantastic asset and servant to the club.

[EskWeston 696]

To be honest, I prefer this sort of transfer, when everything is kept quiet.

But anyway.

Sad to lose Maka. No doubt beyond his best, but nonetheless a fantastic asset and servant to the club.

True, it is better when things are kept quiet. I am just suprised that he wasn't mentioned as not travelling with the squad if he was leaving.

[EskWeston 696]

Aparently PSG are confirming on their website that he has signed for them....

[chrismada9 1,948]

If that's true, I'm sad to see Maka go, and that he can't finish his career with us.

He was a massive servant to Chelsea, and one of my favourite players. I wish him the best of luck at PSG.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Aye, Esk, just about to announce that.

From PSG.fr:

Claude Makelele, Chelsea et le PSG ont trouvé un accord afin que le milieu de terrain paraphe ce jour un contrat avec le club de la capitale. Interview et photos en début d‘après-midi.

Which roughly translates as:

Claude Makelele; Chelsea and Paris Saint Germain have agreed a deal for the midfielder this week, on a contract with the club from the capital. Interviews and photographs will be on in the afternoon.

[EskWeston 696]

So i guess we take that as official confirmation then??

Well good luck to Maka, was a fantastic player for us.

[Fulham Broadway 16,849]

Arrived because Madrid were too stingy to pay him a decent wage -how they must have been kicking themselves....

[Mungii 3]

I read this morning that the transfer is done.....and I was really really...sad I still belive that he can play another good season in CFC::!=(((

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Maka spoke to the press yesterday afternoon, before commenting in English for the Chelsea fans. He said that the move was 'good for [his] family' and he is 'very happy,' but that he says 'thank-you to all supporters of Chelsea' and that 'it was fun' to be at the club. Thanks Maka!

[EskWeston 696]

Always great to hear players who have left have nice things to say about the club.....

[Badboy 1,526]

Top man how many medal's has this guy got greedy cunt hahahaha !

Edited July 22, 2008 by Badboy