Aesthetic Relic 301 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 MAKELELE UNSURE OF FUTUREChelsea midfielder Claude Makelele plans to "take stock" of his career after Euro 2008 but wants to play for as long as he can. The 34-year-old admits next summer's competition will be his last major tournament for his country, while he will consider whether to extend his Chelsea stay beyond the end of his contract in 2009 after the Finals. France secured qualification to Austria and Switzerland courtesy of Italy's victory over Scotland, and the midfielder is keen to represent his homeland one last time. He told L'Equipe: "Now we are qualified I hope I will be part of the group. "I have to perform well this season for my club, and then be fresh and without injury for Euro 2008. "It will be my last competition with Les Bleus. "I have reached a point where playing is just a bonus rather than anything else." On Chelsea, he said: "Will I go on after my contract in 2009? I don't know. It will depend on my desire and my physical condition. "I will go on as long as I can. I will first take stock after Euro 2008." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 There is no way that he will go beyond 2009 with us. He has been fantastic for us but his time is comming to an end now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misschief 24 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 He won't stay, he's done his time at Chelsea but I'm glad he decided to stay and see out this season. He's been a fantastic and loyal servant for us and deserves a proper send off at the end of the campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True_Blue 469 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 At the begining of this season he said he will play 1 more year at Chelsea.At the end of this year he will be leaving.But what a player in every way! Proud to had you in Chelsea Maka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc93 3 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 hope he decides his Chelsea future before the end of the season because he deserves a descent send off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Maka's been such a fighter over the last few seasons and I respect him immensly for that. I don't think he'll be with us beyond 2009 though. I reckon he'll return to the French league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott 7 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I don't see him being with us next season really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidEU 2,023 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/25727/...ed-an-easy-lifeNot sure on the headline here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I thought this deal was in place with Jose as well?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungii 3 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I would like to see make finish with CFC at the end of 2009 I think that he can still play buy that time....He is such a class of a player and he can be vetry usfull!!Still our biggest mistake was selling Diarra becose he could be the nest maka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic Relic 301 Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 MAKELELE STRIKES DEAL WITH GRANTChelsea veteran Claude Makelele will only play in the club's most important games after reaching an agreement with manager Avram Grant over his selection. The France midfielder has been a regular feature in the Chelsea side since joining from Real Madrid four years ago in a £16.6million move. However, Makelele has played just four Barclays Premier League games this season and the 34-year-old has admitted making a deal with Grant aimed at maintaining his fitness levels. Makelele, contracted to Chelsea until 2009, said: "I have an agreement with my club coach. He knows how I manage my games and we have a well stocked squad. "He needs me in our very important matches, but he rotates the squad for the easier fixtures. That suits me fine. I can have a rest and it is perfect for me." Chelsea's next game in the Premier League is away to Derby on Saturday and Grant should have left-back Ashley Cole fit again for selection. Captain John Terry, who has been training with the England squad this week, is targeting a return against Rosenborg in the Champions League next week. Meanwhile, midfielder Michael Ballack's continued recovery from ankle problems is sufficient enough for him to raise hopes that he will be back in action before Christmas. The Germany international has not played this season after undergoing ankle surgery at the end of the last campaign. Ballack is now confident that he will be back playing in December after returning to training. Ballack told Germany's state television channels ARD and ZDF: "I am making excellent progress. "I started training again last week and December is looking like a good time (for a return). "I am just going to see how it goes from week to week, but won't set a date for when I would like to play again." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungii 3 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I think this is really great...it is great to have maka on DM in imortant macthes and we have Mikel, Essien and Sidwell to cover him in easyer fixtures...Great work by Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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