Roman Abramovich to offer Claude Makelele recruitment role at Chelsea

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is set to offer former midfielder Claude Makelele a role in the club’s recruitment department, according to L’Equipe.

Makelele retired from professional football at the end of last season, finishing his career at Paris Saint-Germain, who have also reportedly offered the 38-year-old a backroom position as transfer director at the club.

It is believed that the former defensive midfielder will wait to see PSG’s proposal before making any decision over the offer from Stamford Bridge.

Makelele joined Chelsea from Real Madrid in 2003, and made 144 appearances for the club, before moving to PSG in 2008 where he racked up 80 appearances in his three seasons in the French capital.