Skip to main content

Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele appointed as Swansea assistant

Swansea City have appointed former Chelsea and France midfielder Claude Makelele as an assistant coach to new head coach Paul Clement.
Makelele has initially signed a deal to work with Clement, who he knows from his Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain days, until the end of the season.
At Chelsea, Makelele was a player while Clement was a coach and the pair reunited on the coaching staff at PSG.
 The 43-year-old managed Bastia, who sacked him after less than six months in charge, before being appointed as technical director at Monaco, which also lasted six months.

Makelele is the third coaching appointment Clement has made and he will work alongside new recruits Nigel Gibbs and Karl Halabi, as well as existing goalkeeping coach Tony Roberts.
Rated as one of the best holding midfielders of his generation, his position was and still is referred to as the ‘Makelele role’.

He spent five years at Chelsea, winning two Premier League titles and the FA Cup. Before his stint at Stamford Bridge, Makelele had played for three years at Real Madrid and finished his playing career at PSG having made 71 appearances for France and playing in the 2006 World Cup final which Italy won on penalties.
Makelele will be on the Swansea bench for the first time in the Premier League game against Arsenal on Saturday and will return to Chelsea with his new club on February 25.
Swansea are second-bottom of the Premier League, but are only a point behind who lie just outside the relegation and who they beat in their last League outing.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Countries Accepting Nigerians Seeking Second Citizenship

  Countries Accepting Nigerians Seeking Second Citizenship Nigerians are able to access the following citizenship and immigration programs: The Caribbean Second Citizenship Programs, Caribbean nations like St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia and Grenada offer second citizenship through their respective Citizenship-by-Investment programs. A holder of one of these passports may travel visa free to about 135 countries, including all European Union countries, the UK, Russia, Turkey, Singapore and Hong Kong. Holding a citizenship from one of these respected countries may also make it easier to obtain residency status or study in other countries, and allows political security and makes it easier to open bank accounts in foreign jurisdictions. To qualify, an applicant needs to be of good reputation and make a government donation of at least $100,000 USD after approval of their citizenship application.  Approval of a Citizenship-by-Investment application normally takes about 3 months, a...
3 comments
Read more

EXCLUSIVE BREAST MILK IS THE BEST ONDO FIRST LADY TELLS NURSING MOTHERS AT BREASTFEEDING WEEK CELEBRATION

    Government Stresses Importance of Breast milk for Children as  Ondo State Celebrates Commencement of World Breastfeeding  Week   . ....525 nursing mothers breastfeed children. Ondo State on Friday joined the rest of Nigeria and the International Community in the celebration of 2024 World Breastfeeding Week. In a message to the event, held at the International Event Centre,  The Dome, in Akure, the First Lady, Mrs. Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa emphasized the critical importance of initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and maintaining exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. The wife of the Governor, who was represented by Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Lola Fagbemi, reiterated that workplaces in the state are being adapted to support nursing mothers, highlighting the state's commitment to providing conducive environments for breastfeeding. She noted that Ondo State places significant priority on maternity leave for nursing ...
Post a Comment
Read more

INFRASTRUCTURE MINISTRY CELEBRATES PASTOR BABALOLA FOR TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP

Ministry Celebrates Pastor Babalola for Transformative Leadership  The Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has honored Pastor Joseph Ayoade Babalola, the immediate past Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Lands, and Housing, for his exceptional leadership, character, and contributions during his tenure. The event, held at the Ministry’s headquarters, was attended by top government officials and staff, who described Pastor Babalola as a visionary leader, a mentor, and a team player who exemplified humility and a strong work ethic. Speaking at the ceremony, the Administrative Secretary of the Ministry, Engineer Akinluyi Omotola, emphasized the need to celebrate Babalola’s legacy, which, according to him, left an indelible mark on the Ministry. “Pastor Babalola brought a new dimension to leadership during his short but impactful tenure. He fostered unity, love, and inclusion, ensuring that no officer was sidelined or marginalized. His humility, openness, and respect fo...
Post a Comment
Read more