But their net spend since January 2017 is now a profit following the sale of Diego Costa to Atletico Madrid. The Blues used to be a transfer market powerhouse. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Michael Emenalo was the man behind-the-scenes at the Blues shaping their youth set-up and identifying star talent, Emenalo in action at the 1994 World Cup against Diego Maradona, Emenalo had the ear of Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck and owner Roman Abramovich, Building a youth team set-up was key to Emenalo's plans, Chelsea are now enjoying the fruits of Emenalo's labour and have a successful youth core in their first team, Eden Hazard was spotted by Emenalo's scouts, Kevin De Bruyne's talents were identified early by Emenalo, Emenalo was front of house when Chelsea made a new signing, including N'Golo Kante, When Jose Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge, Emenalo threatened to quit the club, Emenalo worked with an astonishing 10 managers in his time at Chelsea, like Antonio Conte, Five transfer targets for Eddie Howe as new Newcastle boss, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "[AS Monaco Vice President] Vadim Vasilyev convinced me to join and I believe this is the right choice for me after my decision to leave Chelsea.".
It was a good opportunity for me to say: 'Thats why we need the academy. N'Golo Kante was probably Conte's biggest success story in terms of transfers, as a conversation with the former Juventus boss persuaded the French midfielder to move to Chelsea amid competition from other clubs. Not all of those Belgian talents disappeared though, with Hazard going on to become a club legend by scoring 110 goals for the club. Emenalo said while baring his mind on his experience: Absolutely. He worked in both scouting and coaching departments at Chelsea before being, BBC Radio 5 live In Short: Wilkins 'didn't see eye to eye' with Emenalo. Since Maccabi, Emenalo's last club, he has worked in football, occasionally as an agent, which was when he became involved in Mikel's controversial transfer from the Norwegian club Lyn Oslo. The French international joined the Blues from Leicester City and went onto win back-to-back league titles with the Foxes and Chelsea, becoming the "One game he was played at left-back and he would end up on the right wing. And Juventus wing-back Alex Sandro never made the trip from Turin to London despite the Blues' best efforts to agree a 60m deal with the Bianconeri. Emenalo, 56, had emerged as Newcastles No1 choice to become their new Director of Football. "Mr Abramovich validated me after two and a half months, Emenalo told The Guardian. Chelsea still aim to win trophies but they are trying to do it more prudently, working in the final days of the transfer window. History tells us that coaches don't last long at Chelsea and after Conte had challenged all parties to remain united, Emenalo's departure marks the first break in the structure. - Michael Emenalo was Chelsea's director of football between 2011 and 2017, - The Blues claim their first European glory during that period among several other titles, - The former Nigerian defender has now lifted the lid on how he was racially abused after rising to a key position at Stamford Bridge. Instead, the billionaire backed his man. Emenalo, meanwhile, worked under her as the technical director, overseeing the club's scouting network and academy. Chelsea have gone from being a free-spending billionaire's toy to a club that spends the money it brings in, thanks in part to their notorious loan system. In a statement on Chelsea's official website, Emenalo said: "This has been a very difficult decision to make, but one I believe is right for both myself and my family, and The academy became even more important to Chelsea.". The infamous Chelsea loan system, which has seen somewhere in the region of 30-plus players getting game time elsewhere, was Emenalo's brainchild. He is a former Nigeria international and represented his country at the World Cup in 1994. Whos this Kevin De Bruyne?, "I told him: I dont look at passports. However, Abramovich refused to let Emenalo quit. He restructured our entire programme in the 18 months and made a great impact. Granovskaia and Emenalo, however, wanted them to stay. Emenalo was one of the first African players to star in US college soccer and he was so successful as a student that before embarking on his professional football career he considered becoming a lawyer. 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Granovskaia has been a close associate of Abramovich's for around 20 years and she was also the mastermind behind the club's record commercial deal with Nike. In the end, Drinkwater, at 27, was the oldest player that Chelsea brought in. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Antonio Conte and Michael Emenalo chatting after training on the pitch. Conte does not simply coach the players given to him; he remains an important cog in the transfer machine at Chelsea given his own extensive list of contacts, particularly in Italy. "I have had the privilege to work alongside some of the most talented people in the world of sport over the past 10 years, and I will depart incredibly proud of the achievements we have made. It is increasingly uncommon to find a head coach who negotiates their own Michael Emenalo has resigned from his position as Chelsea's technical director. Chelsea Transfers Premier League Opinion. All things considered, it's fair to say that Chelsea's transfer window wasn't a total success. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Emenalo, meanwhile, worked under her as the technical director, overseeing the club's scouting network and academy. I dont know if he will be a superstar but theres something here.'". Feyenoord vs Ajax stopped TWICE as bloodied ex-Prem ace hit with object from yob, Haaland hits West End shops with rarely-seen girlfriend after 20m Nike deal, BT Sport scrapping hugely popular show and top presenters could face axe, Watch Laura Woods get flustered as Ally McCoist reveals her celeb crush, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No.
His elevation to assistant first-team coach under Carlo Ancelotti came at the expense of Ray Wilkins, a club legend whose departure in many eyes undermined the Italian. The Russian is responsible for signing new players and rubber-stamping contract renewals, and is currently trying to tie down Belgian stars Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois. "The manager looked at me and said: When did Belgium become Brazil? Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Michael Emenalo is a Nigerian ex-footballer, who was born on July 14, 1965, making him 51 years of age. In the summer, Chelsea missed out on signing Romelu Lukaku, who instead elected to move Manchester United. Conte will usually become involved once a transfer fee is agreed and the target is granted permission to talk to Chelsea. Feyenoord vs Ajax stopped TWICE as bloodied ex-Prem ace hit with object from yob, Haaland hits West End shops with rarely-seen girlfriend after 20m Nike deal, BT Sport scrapping hugely popular show and top presenters could face axe, Watch Laura Woods get flustered as Ally McCoist reveals her celeb crush, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. He played for Nigeria against Diego Maradona in the 1994 World Cup finals. On the one hand, PSG and Manchester City become are pushing their budgets and challenging UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations while the Blues become more sustainable. It is Conte who favours experienced performers over promising youths and pushed to sign several players aged 30 or over during the summer, including Leonardo Bonucci, Dries Mertens and Antonio Candreva. It is Conte who favours experienced performers over promising youths and pushed to sign several players aged 30 or over during the summer, including Leonardo Bonucci, Dries Mertens and Antonio Candreva. Instead, the billionaire backed his man. I just watch the player. Of Emenalo's departure, Conte said: "I am very sorry to see Michael leave Chelsea, and I would like to thank him for all his help and support since I arrived at this club. The return of Jose Mourinho prompted him to hand in his resignation, under the belief that the Portuguese wouldn't be interested in working with a director of football and youth stars would be sidelined. Emenalo, who has since remarried, was left to care for his daughter.
The manager has expressed his desire to coach Chelsea at the redeveloped Stamford Bridge but after an apparent falling out with David Luiz and a visit from Abramovich at training, he appears to be walking a tightrope. Michael Emenalo has stepped down from his role as Chelsea's technical director and his ten year affiliation with the club has finally come to an end. Why are PSG fans booing Messi, and what has gone wrong? From Molenbeek, Emenalo moved on to Eintracht Trier in Germany. Not all of those Belgian talents disappeared though, with Hazard going on to become a club legend by scoring 110 goals for the club. Although he missed the first came through injury he played against Argentina, Greece and Italy. #cfc pic.twitter.com/fMPf2WDYjH. Ajax, Barcelona, Real Madrid," Emenalo revealed. WebHow much does a Director Of Football make in Rib Lake, Wisconsin? Why are PSG fans booing Messi, and what has gone wrong? Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo has stepped down from his post after 10 years with the club. Michael Emenalo has resigned from his position as Chelsea's technical director. 10 years after calling time on his career after a spell in Israel with Maccabi Tel Aviv, he was appointed as a head of opposition scout at Chelsea, when Avram Grant was in charge. ', "It was the end of the discussion. "When we interviewed Michael it was a no-brainer," Cosgrove said. "He played as a libero in the middle of midfield.". Speaking to Monaco's club website about his new role, Emenalo said: "It's a wonderful opportunity for me in such a high quality project. And Juventus wing-back Alex Sandro never made the trip from Turin to London despite the Blues' best efforts to agree a 60m deal with the Bianconeri. After Michael Emenalo graduated from Boston University, where he played college football, he moved to Belgium, where he turned out for Molenbeek. On the one hand, PSG and Manchester City become are pushing their budgets and challenging UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations while the Blues become more sustainable. He left Nigeria in 1985, having played as a teenager in his country's failed qualification campaign for the World Cup finals the following year. Michael Emenalo played 14 times for Nigeria, playing in defence. His international highlight came when he appeared for his country in the 1994 World Cup. Although he missed the first came through injury he played against Argentina, Greece and Italy. It is understood that these two, along with many other youngsters, pushed for moves away from Stamford Bridge over a lack of first-team opportunities. Michael Emenalo played 14 times for Nigeria, playing in defence. Lukaku is now back leading the line for Thomas Tuchel's side while Courtois is between the sticks at Real Madrid after seven brilliant years at Stamford Bridge. Conte does not simply coach the players given to him; he remains an important cog in the transfer machine at Chelsea given his own extensive list of contacts, particularly in Italy. Granovskaia and Emenalo, however, wanted them to stay. The manager has expressed his desire to coach Chelsea at the redeveloped Stamford Bridge, Chelsea missed out on signing Romelu Lukaku, who instead elected to move Manchester United, Oxlade-Chamberlain also rejected their advances, instead choosing Liverpool, Fernando Llorente picked Tottenham over Chelsea on deadline day, Six reasons why Lampard's Chelsea return is pointless , Barcelona ratings: Battered Blaugrana humbled by Benzema. Conte does not simply coach the players given to him; he remains an important cog in the transfer machine at Chelsea given his own extensive list of contacts, particularly in Italy. It eats at you. Michael Emenalo has resigned from his position as Chelsea's technical director. The Russian is responsible for signing new players and rubber-stamping contract renewals, and is currently trying to tie down Belgian stars Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois. However, that wasn't easy while trying to build a team that could win things to appease the Russian. In a statement on Chelsea's official website, Emenalo said: "This has been a very difficult decision to make, but one I believe is right for both myself and my family, and the club. In the end, Drinkwater, at 27, was the oldest player that Chelsea brought in. He had scouts monitoring players across the globe, but there were glowing reports regularly about wonderkids at Genk and Anderlecht. WebWho is Michael Emenalo? Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. Premier League spending has gone up across the entire league and Chelsea made six high-profile signings at a cost of around 187m this summer. Emenalo's smile after Chelsea celebrated their title #cfc pic.twitter.com/ghtifmj538. The manager has expressed his desire to coach Chelsea at the redeveloped Stamford Bridge but after an apparent falling out with David Luiz and a visit from Abramovich at training, he appears to be walking a tightrope. Lets assume that the average Chelsea employee earned 35,000 during the 2011-2012 reporting period. While Conte has his say, Emenalo answered to Abramovich and the days of Chelsea spending sprees are well and truly over. Emenalo had slightly less power than Granovskaia but was often seen at Chelsea's training ground and was a key component in the club's operational activity with Conte and the first team. From San Jose he went back to Spain to play for Ramos Lleida finished fifth in the second tier and then on to Maccabi Tel Aviv with Grant. Michael Emenalo was Chelsea's director of football from 2011 to 2017. The Ivorian played for Marseille before he first joined Chelsea in 2004, his goals taking the club to the Uefa Cup final. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Dave Cosgrove, one of the academy's founders, said that the academy knew that Emenalo was likely to move on to bigger things. He was educated at Boston University in the US. Michael Emenalo arrived at Chelsea with former manager Avram Grant in 2007. What better project to have than the richest club in the world, who are starting all over again from scratch, that will listen to ideas of how to grow. Another criticism is that Chelsea have sold too many players, with talented youngsters like Nathan Ake and Nathaniel Chalobah amongst those offloaded. I wish Chelsea every success and look forward to following the club's future triumphs from afar. History tells us that coaches don't last long at Chelsea and after Conte had challenged all parties to remain united, Emenalo's departure marks the first break in the structure. It is believed Mourinho and Emenalo disagreed about which players should be signed. With that being the case, as much as Emenalo has often been blamed for transfer failures the Italian had also had the chance to become involved when the Blues failed to convince Ross Barkley and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to join the club. He helped to identify transfer targets, alongside Conte, and provide data on those targets before a final decision was made. She has the mandate to both buy and sell players on behalf of the billionaire owner. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The Blues used to be a transfer market powerhouse. On July 8 2011 he was appointed as technical director.
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WebHow much does a Director Of Football make in Rib Lake, Wisconsin? Why are PSG fans booing Messi, and what has gone wrong? Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo has stepped down from his post after 10 years with the club. Michael Emenalo has resigned from his position as Chelsea's technical director. 10 years after calling time on his career after a spell in Israel with Maccabi Tel Aviv, he was appointed as a head of opposition scout at Chelsea, when Avram Grant was in charge. ', "It was the end of the discussion. "When we interviewed Michael it was a no-brainer," Cosgrove said. "He played as a libero in the middle of midfield.". Speaking to Monaco's club website about his new role, Emenalo said: "It's a wonderful opportunity for me in such a high quality project. And Juventus wing-back Alex Sandro never made the trip from Turin to London despite the Blues' best efforts to agree a 60m deal with the Bianconeri. After Michael Emenalo graduated from Boston University, where he played college football, he moved to Belgium, where he turned out for Molenbeek. On the one hand, PSG and Manchester City become are pushing their budgets and challenging UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations while the Blues become more sustainable. He left Nigeria in 1985, having played as a teenager in his country's failed qualification campaign for the World Cup finals the following year. Michael Emenalo played 14 times for Nigeria, playing in defence. His international highlight came when he appeared for his country in the 1994 World Cup. Although he missed the first came through injury he played against Argentina, Greece and Italy. It is understood that these two, along with many other youngsters, pushed for moves away from Stamford Bridge over a lack of first-team opportunities. Michael Emenalo played 14 times for Nigeria, playing in defence. Lukaku is now back leading the line for Thomas Tuchel's side while Courtois is between the sticks at Real Madrid after seven brilliant years at Stamford Bridge. Conte does not simply coach the players given to him; he remains an important cog in the transfer machine at Chelsea given his own extensive list of contacts, particularly in Italy. Granovskaia and Emenalo, however, wanted them to stay. The manager has expressed his desire to coach Chelsea at the redeveloped Stamford Bridge, Chelsea missed out on signing Romelu Lukaku, who instead elected to move Manchester United, Oxlade-Chamberlain also rejected their advances, instead choosing Liverpool, Fernando Llorente picked Tottenham over Chelsea on deadline day, Six reasons why Lampard's Chelsea return is pointless , Barcelona ratings: Battered Blaugrana humbled by Benzema. Conte does not simply coach the players given to him; he remains an important cog in the transfer machine at Chelsea given his own extensive list of contacts, particularly in Italy. It eats at you. Michael Emenalo has resigned from his position as Chelsea's technical director. The Russian is responsible for signing new players and rubber-stamping contract renewals, and is currently trying to tie down Belgian stars Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois. However, that wasn't easy while trying to build a team that could win things to appease the Russian. In a statement on Chelsea's official website, Emenalo said: "This has been a very difficult decision to make, but one I believe is right for both myself and my family, and the club. In the end, Drinkwater, at 27, was the oldest player that Chelsea brought in. He had scouts monitoring players across the globe, but there were glowing reports regularly about wonderkids at Genk and Anderlecht. WebWho is Michael Emenalo? Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. Premier League spending has gone up across the entire league and Chelsea made six high-profile signings at a cost of around 187m this summer. Emenalo's smile after Chelsea celebrated their title #cfc pic.twitter.com/ghtifmj538. The manager has expressed his desire to coach Chelsea at the redeveloped Stamford Bridge but after an apparent falling out with David Luiz and a visit from Abramovich at training, he appears to be walking a tightrope. Lets assume that the average Chelsea employee earned 35,000 during the 2011-2012 reporting period. While Conte has his say, Emenalo answered to Abramovich and the days of Chelsea spending sprees are well and truly over. Emenalo had slightly less power than Granovskaia but was often seen at Chelsea's training ground and was a key component in the club's operational activity with Conte and the first team. 
From San Jose he went back to Spain to play for Ramos Lleida finished fifth in the second tier and then on to Maccabi Tel Aviv with Grant. Michael Emenalo was Chelsea's director of football from 2011 to 2017. The Ivorian played for Marseille before he first joined Chelsea in 2004, his goals taking the club to the Uefa Cup final. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Dave Cosgrove, one of the academy's founders, said that the academy knew that Emenalo was likely to move on to bigger things. He was educated at Boston University in the US. Michael Emenalo arrived at Chelsea with former manager Avram Grant in 2007. What better project to have than the richest club in the world, who are starting all over again from scratch, that will listen to ideas of how to grow. Another criticism is that Chelsea have sold too many players, with talented youngsters like Nathan Ake and Nathaniel Chalobah amongst those offloaded. I wish Chelsea every success and look forward to following the club's future triumphs from afar. History tells us that coaches don't last long at Chelsea and after Conte had challenged all parties to remain united, Emenalo's departure marks the first break in the structure. It is believed Mourinho and Emenalo disagreed about which players should be signed. With that being the case, as much as Emenalo has often been blamed for transfer failures the Italian had also had the chance to become involved when the Blues failed to convince Ross Barkley and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to join the club. He helped to identify transfer targets, alongside Conte, and provide data on those targets before a final decision was made. She has the mandate to both buy and sell players on behalf of the billionaire owner. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The Blues used to be a transfer market powerhouse. On July 8 2011 he was appointed as technical director.