Claude Makelele is set to take on his first managerial role in five years after accepting an exciting new opportunity.
The Chelsea legend's last job in football was at Stamford Bridge, where he spent four years as a technical mentor, before… leaving his post in September 2023.
But, after a year out of the game, To make him/her He will now return to Greek club Asteras Tripolis, having agreed to fill the vacant coaching position at the club.
The Frenchman takes over after the recent sacking of Milan Rastavac, who was relieved of his duties despite the club sitting fifth in the Greek Super League after three games.
He faced competition for the position, and it was previously reported that the former Tottenham and Republic of Irelandd forward Robbie Keane He was in advanced talks to take over the role.
The appointment marks the first time since 2019 that Makelele will take charge of a club, having last managed Belgian club Eupen for two years.
Prior to this, the 51-year-old briefly served as Bastia's head coach in 2014 but lasted just six months in charge before being sacked when his side were second from bottom in the Ligue 1 table.
During his coaching hiatus, Makelele returned to the club where he lifted the Premier League trophy twice as a player, becoming ChelseaYouth coach and technical mentor since 2019.
The Blues icon joined when his former teammate Frank Lampard He began his first season as a coach and was tasked with developing the stars of the club's academy.
He also visited players who were on loan and provided them with regular feedback on their matches.
However, since stepping down as manager by mutual decision, the 2002 Champions League winner appears to have set his sights on returning to coaching, and now has the perfect opportunity to prove his coaching credentials with his new side.
He will be joined by the former Swansea and Reading manager. Paul Clementwho will serve as his assistant.
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Both have previous experience working together, having both acted as assistant coaches to the legendary manager. Carlo Ancelotti in Paris Saint-Germain.
Makelele then joined Clement as his number two during his spell at Swansea in January 2017, having jumped at the chance.
Speaking after meeting his former teammate, the former French international said: “Paul is my mentor. He has taught me many things during the time I have worked with him.
“When I heard he was back working in the Premier League, I called him and asked if I could help him at Swansea.”
Clement brings real pedigree to Makelele's coaching team, having previously worked with Ancelotti at Chelsea. Bayern Munich, real Madridas well as at PSG.
