Blues old boy Makelele to retire from football at the end of the season

25 February 2010 16:35
Paris St Germain captain Claude Makelele has announced he plans to retire at the end of the season.[LNB]The former Real Madrid and Chelsea midfielder has been an almost ever present this campaign, taking part in all but three of PSG's Ligue 1 matches.[LNB]At the age of 37, Makelele is ready to hang up his boots, although he admits he could change his mind in the summer.[LNB] Claude Makelele[LNB]'It's really my last season,' Makelele said. 'My future is behind me.[LNB]'Today it's my last season, but tomorrow that could change.'[LNB]Makelele moved to PSG in the summer of 2008, following five successful years at Chelsea.[LNB] Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder and captain Claude Makelele[LNB][LNB]The former France international lifted two Barclays Premier Leaguetrophies, two League Cups and the FA Cup during his time in England,and has also won league titles in France and Spain as well as the 2002Champions League with Real.[LNB]However, Makelele has a history of going back on decisions, havingcome out of international retirement twice before definitively quitting Les Bleus following the Euro 2008 finals.[LNB] 'Diving' Kalou deserved penalty: Jose admits Chelsea were unluckyBridge controversy will not wreck England's World Cup bid, says FA chief CHELSEA FC

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