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MAKELELE ON THE MONEY
Thursday 5th February 2004
Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele has admitted that the financial
rewards of moving to Stamford Bridge were a major factor in him leaving
Spanish champions Real Madrid.
The 30-year-old was unhappy that Real's top stars were earning far
more than he was and told the club that he wanted to leave.
The France international says that he was forced to think of his future
so opted to join Claudio Ranieri's side and grab some of Roman Abramovich's
billions.
"I don't regret a thing. I took the decision for the good of my
financial future and my health," Makelele told The Sun.
"I'm not an egotist but a moment came when I had to be - because other
people were only thinking of themselves and nothing more.
"It was a difficult decision because Madrid gave me so much on many
different levels. But there were important reasons that made me leave.
"It's dangerous when a club pays so much for you because, with this
amount, you are not given much time to demonstrate your game.
"But the truth is, I have adapted very quickly. I have got my head round
it and am giving my all. I'm very professional.
"Abramovich is working on a very interesting project. Our objective is
to be able to compete against teams like Milan or Madrid.
"Everything in Chelsea is new and there has not been much time to get
to the top. We are where we are at the moment.
"But I hope at the end of the season we'll be fighting for the title."
Although Makelele is happy in West London, he has urged France team-mate
Thierry Henry to join his old club Real Madrid.
"I've told Thierry to go to Real Madrid because they are such a great
club to play for."
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