2003
Transfer to Chelsea
Claude Makelele joins Chelsea from Real Madrid. Chelsea recruited the French holding midfielder to add defensive balance to its rapidly rebuilt team.
Football player and manager history
Claude Makelele
Explore 2 football history records associated with Claude Makelele, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
2005
Premier League Championship
Claude Makelele wins the 2004/05 Premier League championship with Chelsea and protects the back four as the holding midfielder in Mourinho's system.