After the match Conte insisted leaving out Luiz was a "tactical decision," but numerous reports have suggested the Brazilian's omission followed a clash with his head coach during the inquest into Chelsea's humiliating 3-0 away defeat against Roma in the Champions League. Emenalo's next move was less auspicious. It is believed Mourinho and Emenalo disagreed about which players should be signed. Whilst the turnover of managers under Roman Abramovich has been large, for 10 years Emenalo's presence has been a constant. Chelsea's controversial technical director quits role. ormer Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo has joined Monaco as their new sporting director. "[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.". 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. Michael Emenalo arrived at Chelsea with former manager Avram Grant in 2007. Emenalo outlasted Mourinho at Cobham. Ajax, Barcelona, Real Madrid," Emenalo revealed. Conte will usually become involved once a transfer fee is agreed and the target is granted permission to talk to Chelsea. Noble Emenalo also offered to resign when Jose Mourinho returned in 2013 - believing the Special One wouldn't want to work with a director of football. 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. Noble Emenalo also offered to resign when Jose Mourinho returned in 2013 - believing the Special One wouldn't want to work with a director of football. For other inquiries, Contact Us. However, Labrune said: Drogba is an idol at OM, a living legend, but in terms of salary its not possible. READ MORE. 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. Conte's relationship with them has also been called into question, prompting rumours that the Italian might quit or be sacked because of internal disputes over player recruitment. WebEmenalo 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 "Hes African so he must have killed somebody for the owner. No one stopped to think it could possibly be because of my intellect or experience., Check out all the latest details about Mikel Arteta: age, wife, salary and net worth. In the summer, Chelsea missed out on signing Romelu Lukaku, who instead elected to move Manchester United. How do World Cup favourites look ahead of final international break? 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. Emenalo's smile after Chelsea celebrated their title #cfc pic.twitter.com/ghtifmj538. 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. With his army of scouts he helped identify Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Mo Salah and Romelu Lukaku as signings for the club. Why are PSG fans booing Messi, and what has gone wrong? At first everybody said: Nobodys come from the academy. But a kid who comes to the academy at seven wont be ready to challenge Frank Lampard when hes 19. An international, he played for his country in the 1994 World Cup - coming up against Diego Maradona and having to mark the-then best player in the world, Roberto Baggio. Keep up-to-date with all the latest transfer news and gossip ahead of the January window with SunSport's daily LIVE blog. On 6 November 2017, he resigned as technical director of the club, and at the end of that month joined Monaco as its sporting director. On 12 August 2019, Emenalo left Monaco by mutual consent. Abramovich visited Cobham after Chelsea's 1-0 win over Bournemouth last month to observe training and speak to Conte, but he and Granovskaia remain an infrequent presence at the training ground, with the latter working mainly from Stamford Bridge. Abramovich trusted the international relations and diplomacy graduate with shaping his vision for the club. The salary range is from $47,028 to $59,701. Michael Emenalo arrived at Chelsea with former manager Avram Grant in 2007. 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. And this player doesnt miss a pass. 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. 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. There wasn't a professional league in the States and he had an offer from Belgium [Brussels club Molenbeek] which he took. Deals can sometimes be completed at a lower price by that point, but they can also become more chaotic. Chelseas Technical Director of 6 years has left the club in search of newer pastures. Emenalo's smile after Chelsea celebrated their title #cfc pic.twitter.com/ghtifmj538. 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. Emenalo's exit could be viewed as a victory for manager Antonio Conte, who may feel he can now impose more of his own ideas on the club. In the 1997-1998 season, Emenalo played for Lleida, a small Catalan club then in the second tier of Spanish football. "He really is the full package.". All things considered, it's fair to say that Chelsea's transfer window wasn't a total success. Real Madrid ratings: Benzema the new Clasico king. Another criticism is that Chelsea have sold too many players, with talented youngsters like Nathan Ake and Nathaniel Chalobah amongst those offloaded. 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I started out in a part-time role and was 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. 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 had scouts monitoring players across the globe, but there were glowing reports regularly about wonderkids at Genk and Anderlecht. Ajax, Barcelona, Real Madrid," Emenalo revealed. Either you put 12m into the academy and develop Ruben Loftus-Cheek or you pay 30m to Barcelona for a 28-year-old. "Mr Abramovich validated me after two and a half months, Emenalo told The Guardian. An international, he played for his country in the 1994 World Cup - coming up against Diego Maradona and having to mark the-then best player in the world, Roberto Baggio. All things considered, it's fair to say that Chelsea's transfer window wasn't a total success. Monaco next face Claudio Ranieri's Nantes in Ligue 1 on Nov. 29 before a trip to FC Porto in the Champions League on Dec. 6. As Emenalos time at Chelsea wore on, rising in power and influence from scout to assistant to director, he felt more and more stifled, more and more consumed by the choice. As Roman Abramovich's closest ally at the club, Granovskaia stakes a strong claim to being the most powerful woman in football. 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The rise of Emenalo appointed Chelsea's assistant manager by Roman Abramovich on Thursday has been rapid since he joined the club as head opposition 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. ', "It was the end of the discussion. She has the mandate to both buy and sell players on behalf of the billionaire owner. He moved back to the US to play for San Jose Clash, before taking in another country turning out for Lleida. 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. Despite the criticism it had endured, he believes in Chelsea's youth policy and feels, in Andreas Christensen, Tammy Abraham and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, the club are developing players who can emulate John Terry in reaching the highest level. And this player doesnt miss a pass. 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. With his army of scouts he helped identify Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Mo Salah and Romelu Lukaku as signings for the club. The academy became even more important to Chelsea.". "They said I had never played the game. 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. The Nigerian has the final say on who the club should try and buy, but works closely with the manager to identify realistic and attainable targets. However, Abramovich refused to let Emenalo quit. Fernando Llorente picked Tottenham over Chelsea on deadline day, even though the Blues had been tracking him since the winter transfer window. Granovskaia, Emenalo and Conte was a Premier League-winning team last season but Goal understands that relations became strained at times during the last transfer window. Rashidi Yekini is irreplaceable in Super Eagles Abdul Sule | Legit TV, Get the hottest stories from the largest news site in Nigeria. Unfortunately for the West Londoners, De Bruyne was the one who they missed a trick on. 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. In 2004, Abramovich took over the Premier League club and within a season he took their net spend from a 500,000 profit to an approximate 153m outlay. Those reports were dismissed but a few months on, it has turned out that it is Emenalo instead who will head for the exit door. "He played as a libero in the middle of midfield.". The first task was reinventing the failing youth system. His international highlight came when he appeared for his country in the 1994 World Cup. Read about our approach to external linking. He also oversaw the hugely successful academy at Cobham Training Centre and the club's loan policy, which has been as lucrative as it is controversial. This is a repositioning of the club's approach from shopping in Paris Saint-Germain's market to that of Borussia Dortmund, who have a reputation for developing and then selling youngsters at a profit. And while Conte recently signed a new deal with the Blues, it did not extend his stay at Stamford Bridge but merely earned him a pay rise. My argument was that all big clubs had great academies. Unfortunately for the West Londoners, De Bruyne was the one who they missed a trick on. It eats at you. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. To understand Emenalo's role we must first further introduce Granovskaia, who is the most important person at Chelsea when it comes to transfers. The duo made headlines all summer long for the wrong reasons as Chelsea appeared to struggle to seal deals for several key transfer targets. Emenalo represented Nigeria at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States and one year later, he hung up his international boots. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. Michael Emenalo has resigned from his position as Chelsea's technical director. "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. The 52-year-old arrived with Avram Grant in 2007 as chief scout, but was promoted to assistant coach in 2010 when Ray Wilkins left the club. Conte's relationship with them has also been called into question, prompting rumours that the Italian might quit or be sacked because of internal disputes over player recruitment. All things considered, it's fair to say that Chelsea's transfer window wasn't a total success. But creating a new identity at Chelsea, rooted in the academy, while his ambition is to win trophies, was difficult. Oxlade-Chamberlain also rejected their advances, instead choosing Liverpool, while Barkley decided to stay at Everton. And for all the intrigue around his appointment, and the dismissal of his predecessor Ray Wilkins, all those who know him describe an intelligent, popular figure. However, that wasn't easy while trying to build a team that could win things to appease the Russian. But their net spend since January 2017 is now a profit following the sale of Diego Costa to Atletico Madrid. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Michael Emenalo has a huge say at Chelsea on who the club should try and sign, Michael Emenalo played for Notts County - the only English club he turned out for, Michael Emenalo arrived at Chelsea back in 2007 - and is now well trusted by owner Roman Abramovich, Michael Emenalo famously fell out with Jose Mourinho when the Portuguese boss was at Chelsea, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "He was a gifted player," said Roberts, "and he has taken his playing career and built something good from that. 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. 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. The Nigerian, 56, has emerged as the No1 target to fulfil the 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. You are already subscribed to our newsletter! The managers who have gone back for him do not just include Avram Grant, for whom Emenalo played at Maccabi Tel Aviv and who took him to Chelsea in October 2007. "He was very positive, very motivated, a very nice guy," Ben Dayan said. In fact, he saw 10 managers come and go before he eventually left the club in 2017. Granovskaia, Emenalo and Conte was a Premier League-winning team last season but Goal understands that relations became strained at times during the last transfer window. View our online Press Pack. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The 52-year-old, who played for Nigeria at the 1994 World Cup, joined Chelsea in 2007 under Avram Grant, for whom he played at Maccabi Tel Aviv. Ligue 1 side AS Monaco have appointed former Chelsea technical director, chief scout and assistant manager Michael Emenalo as their new sporting director. Emenalo, who has since remarried, was left to care for his daughter. He had scouts monitoring players across the globe, but there were glowing reports regularly about wonderkids at Genk and Anderlecht. The 52-year-old, who played for Nigeria at the 1994 World Cup, also had an alleged frosty relationship with former Chelsea and current Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. 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. As is his dignity, Emenalo was prepared to walk away from the club in 2013. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. She has the mandate to both buy and sell players on behalf of the billionaire owner. He played for Nigeria against Diego Maradona in the 1994 World Cup finals. it did not extend his stay at Stamford Bridge but merely earned him a pay rise. It was a good opportunity for me to say: 'Thats why we need the academy. 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. 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. "Through this appointment, it is a further sign that we are ambitious and competitive in our model.". Not all of those Belgian talents disappeared though, with Hazard going on to become a club legend by scoring 110 goals for the club. Hazard, De Bruyne, Lukaku, Chadli, Vertonghen, Courtois," he said. In the end, Drinkwater, at 27, was the oldest player that Chelsea brought in. Reports suggest he is itching to get back. Granovskaia and Emenalo, however, wanted them to stay. Conte will usually become involved once a transfer fee is agreed and the target is granted permission to talk to Chelsea. I have enjoyed working with him very much, we celebrated a Premier League title together in May, and I wish him the very best for the future. 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. Conte's own future has been the subject of intense speculation since last summer amid reports that the Italian had grown frustrated with the inaccessibility of Abramovich and Chelsea's recruitment policy, spearheaded by chief executive Marina Granovskaia and Emenalo. His first job was chief scout, but when club legend Ray Wilkins left in November To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The first task was reinventing the failing youth system. But he was hampered with injuries along the way that saw him only make 175 appearances in total. Another criticism is that Chelsea have sold too many players, with talented youngsters like Nathan Ake and Nathaniel Chalobah amongst those offloaded. Those reports were dismissed but a few months on, it has turned out that it is Emenalo instead who will head for the exit door. In the summer, Chelsea missed out on signing Romelu Lukaku, who instead elected to move Manchester United. It was there, Roberts recalled, that Emenalo's wife died while pregnant with their second child while he was at a training camp with San Jose Clash. Conte, having elected to sign an improved rather than extended contract at Chelsea in the summer, has made numerous pointed references to the shortage of established players in his squad over the past few weeks as injuries to N'Golo Kante, Victor Moses and Danny Drinkwater have added to their difficulties. The Blues used to be a transfer market powerhouse. The Nigerian worked behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge in a transfer-policy position that was often mystifying to the club's fans. The duo made headlines all summer long for the wrong reasons as Chelsea appeared to struggle to seal deals for several key transfer targets. Fernando Llorente picked Tottenham over Chelsea on deadline day, even though the Blues had been tracking him since the winter transfer window. "When we interviewed Michael it was a no-brainer," Cosgrove said. As the dust settles on a chaotic few weeks at the club, and with Carlo Ancelotti's future far from certain, it is Emenalo who has emerged as a powerful figure at Chelsea. He was the head of opposition scouting before that. 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. He played for Nigeria in the World Cup finals, coming on in the first game against Bulgaria and starting the next three including the defeat to Maradona's Argentina. 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"[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.". 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. Michael Emenalo arrived at Chelsea with former manager Avram Grant in 2007. Emenalo outlasted Mourinho at Cobham. Ajax, Barcelona, Real Madrid," Emenalo revealed. Conte will usually become involved once a transfer fee is agreed and the target is granted permission to talk to Chelsea. Noble Emenalo also offered to resign when Jose Mourinho returned in 2013 - believing the Special One wouldn't want to work with a director of football. 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. Noble Emenalo also offered to resign when Jose Mourinho returned in 2013 - believing the Special One wouldn't want to work with a director of football. For other inquiries, Contact Us. However, Labrune said: Drogba is an idol at OM, a living legend, but in terms of salary its not possible. READ MORE. 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. Conte's relationship with them has also been called into question, prompting rumours that the Italian might quit or be sacked because of internal disputes over player recruitment. WebEmenalo 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 "Hes African so he must have killed somebody for the owner. No one stopped to think it could possibly be because of my intellect or experience., Check out all the latest details about Mikel Arteta: age, wife, salary and net worth. In the summer, Chelsea missed out on signing Romelu Lukaku, who instead elected to move Manchester United. How do World Cup favourites look ahead of final international break? 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. Emenalo's smile after Chelsea celebrated their title #cfc pic.twitter.com/ghtifmj538. 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. With his army of scouts he helped identify Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Mo Salah and Romelu Lukaku as signings for the club. Why are PSG fans booing Messi, and what has gone wrong? At first everybody said: Nobodys come from the academy. But a kid who comes to the academy at seven wont be ready to challenge Frank Lampard when hes 19. An international, he played for his country in the 1994 World Cup - coming up against Diego Maradona and having to mark the-then best player in the world, Roberto Baggio. 
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On 6 November 2017, he resigned as technical director of the club, and at the end of that month joined Monaco as its sporting director. On 12 August 2019, Emenalo left Monaco by mutual consent. 
Abramovich visited Cobham after Chelsea's 1-0 win over Bournemouth last month to observe training and speak to Conte, but he and Granovskaia remain an infrequent presence at the training ground, with the latter working mainly from Stamford Bridge. Abramovich trusted the international relations and diplomacy graduate with shaping his vision for the club. The salary range is from $47,028 to $59,701. Michael Emenalo arrived at Chelsea with former manager Avram Grant in 2007. 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. And this player doesnt miss a pass. 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. 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. 
There wasn't a professional league in the States and he had an offer from Belgium [Brussels club Molenbeek] which he took. Deals can sometimes be completed at a lower price by that point, but they can also become more chaotic. Chelseas Technical Director of 6 years has left the club in search of newer pastures. Emenalo's smile after Chelsea celebrated their title #cfc pic.twitter.com/ghtifmj538. 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. Emenalo's exit could be viewed as a victory for manager Antonio Conte, who may feel he can now impose more of his own ideas on the club. In the 1997-1998 season, Emenalo played for Lleida, a small Catalan club then in the second tier of Spanish football. "He really is the full package.". All things considered, it's fair to say that Chelsea's transfer window wasn't a total success. Real Madrid ratings: Benzema the new Clasico king. Another criticism is that Chelsea have sold too many players, with talented youngsters like Nathan Ake and Nathaniel Chalobah amongst those offloaded. 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. She has the mandate to both buy and sell players on behalf of the billionaire owner. "One game he was played at left-back and he would end up on the right wing. Hazard, De Bruyne, Lukaku, Chadli, Vertonghen, Courtois," he said. WebWho is Michael Emenalo? MICHAEL EMENALO is into his tenth year at Chelsea - yet few will know just how integral the Nigerian has become. I started out in a part-time role and was 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. 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 had scouts monitoring players across the globe, but there were glowing reports regularly about wonderkids at Genk and Anderlecht. Ajax, Barcelona, Real Madrid," Emenalo revealed. Either you put 12m into the academy and develop Ruben Loftus-Cheek or you pay 30m to Barcelona for a 28-year-old. "Mr Abramovich validated me after two and a half months, Emenalo told The Guardian. An international, he played for his country in the 1994 World Cup - coming up against Diego Maradona and having to mark the-then best player in the world, Roberto Baggio. All things considered, it's fair to say that Chelsea's transfer window wasn't a total success. Monaco next face Claudio Ranieri's Nantes in Ligue 1 on Nov. 29 before a trip to FC Porto in the Champions League on Dec. 6. As Emenalos time at Chelsea wore on, rising in power and influence from scout to assistant to director, he felt more and more stifled, more and more consumed by the choice. As Roman Abramovich's closest ally at the club, Granovskaia stakes a strong claim to being the most powerful woman in football. 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The rise of Emenalo appointed Chelsea's assistant manager by Roman Abramovich on Thursday has been rapid since he joined the club as head opposition 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. ', "It was the end of the discussion. She has the mandate to both buy and sell players on behalf of the billionaire owner. He moved back to the US to play for San Jose Clash, before taking in another country turning out for Lleida. 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. Despite the criticism it had endured, he believes in Chelsea's youth policy and feels, in Andreas Christensen, Tammy Abraham and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, the club are developing players who can emulate John Terry in reaching the highest level. And this player doesnt miss a pass. 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. With his army of scouts he helped identify Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Mo Salah and Romelu Lukaku as signings for the club. The academy became even more important to Chelsea.". "They said I had never played the game. 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. The Nigerian has the final say on who the club should try and buy, but works closely with the manager to identify realistic and attainable targets. However, Abramovich refused to let Emenalo quit. Fernando Llorente picked Tottenham over Chelsea on deadline day, even though the Blues had been tracking him since the winter transfer window. Granovskaia, Emenalo and Conte was a Premier League-winning team last season but Goal understands that relations became strained at times during the last transfer window. Rashidi Yekini is irreplaceable in Super Eagles Abdul Sule | Legit TV, Get the hottest stories from the largest news site in Nigeria. Unfortunately for the West Londoners, De Bruyne was the one who they missed a trick on. 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. In 2004, Abramovich took over the Premier League club and within a season he took their net spend from a 500,000 profit to an approximate 153m outlay. Those reports were dismissed but a few months on, it has turned out that it is Emenalo instead who will head for the exit door. "He played as a libero in the middle of midfield.". The first task was reinventing the failing youth system. His international highlight came when he appeared for his country in the 1994 World Cup. Read about our approach to external linking. He also oversaw the hugely successful academy at Cobham Training Centre and the club's loan policy, which has been as lucrative as it is controversial. This is a repositioning of the club's approach from shopping in Paris Saint-Germain's market to that of Borussia Dortmund, who have a reputation for developing and then selling youngsters at a profit. And while Conte recently signed a new deal with the Blues, it did not extend his stay at Stamford Bridge but merely earned him a pay rise. My argument was that all big clubs had great academies. Unfortunately for the West Londoners, De Bruyne was the one who they missed a trick on. It eats at you. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. To understand Emenalo's role we must first further introduce Granovskaia, who is the most important person at Chelsea when it comes to transfers. The duo made headlines all summer long for the wrong reasons as Chelsea appeared to struggle to seal deals for several key transfer targets. Emenalo represented Nigeria at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States and one year later, he hung up his international boots. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. Michael Emenalo has resigned from his position as Chelsea's technical director. "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. The 52-year-old arrived with Avram Grant in 2007 as chief scout, but was promoted to assistant coach in 2010 when Ray Wilkins left the club. Conte's relationship with them has also been called into question, prompting rumours that the Italian might quit or be sacked because of internal disputes over player recruitment. All things considered, it's fair to say that Chelsea's transfer window wasn't a total success. But creating a new identity at Chelsea, rooted in the academy, while his ambition is to win trophies, was difficult. Oxlade-Chamberlain also rejected their advances, instead choosing Liverpool, while Barkley decided to stay at Everton. And for all the intrigue around his appointment, and the dismissal of his predecessor Ray Wilkins, all those who know him describe an intelligent, popular figure. However, that wasn't easy while trying to build a team that could win things to appease the Russian. But their net spend since January 2017 is now a profit following the sale of Diego Costa to Atletico Madrid. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Michael Emenalo has a huge say at Chelsea on who the club should try and sign, Michael Emenalo played for Notts County - the only English club he turned out for, Michael Emenalo arrived at Chelsea back in 2007 - and is now well trusted by owner Roman Abramovich, Michael Emenalo famously fell out with Jose Mourinho when the Portuguese boss was at Chelsea, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "He was a gifted player," said Roberts, "and he has taken his playing career and built something good from that. 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. 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. The Nigerian, 56, has emerged as the No1 target to fulfil the 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. You are already subscribed to our newsletter! The managers who have gone back for him do not just include Avram Grant, for whom Emenalo played at Maccabi Tel Aviv and who took him to Chelsea in October 2007. "He was very positive, very motivated, a very nice guy," Ben Dayan said. In fact, he saw 10 managers come and go before he eventually left the club in 2017. Granovskaia, Emenalo and Conte was a Premier League-winning team last season but Goal understands that relations became strained at times during the last transfer window. View our online Press Pack. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The 52-year-old, who played for Nigeria at the 1994 World Cup, joined Chelsea in 2007 under Avram Grant, for whom he played at Maccabi Tel Aviv. Ligue 1 side AS Monaco have appointed former Chelsea technical director, chief scout and assistant manager Michael Emenalo as their new sporting director. Emenalo, who has since remarried, was left to care for his daughter. He had scouts monitoring players across the globe, but there were glowing reports regularly about wonderkids at Genk and Anderlecht. The 52-year-old, who played for Nigeria at the 1994 World Cup, also had an alleged frosty relationship with former Chelsea and current Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. 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. As is his dignity, Emenalo was prepared to walk away from the club in 2013. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. She has the mandate to both buy and sell players on behalf of the billionaire owner. He played for Nigeria against Diego Maradona in the 1994 World Cup finals. it did not extend his stay at Stamford Bridge but merely earned him a pay rise. It was a good opportunity for me to say: 'Thats why we need the academy. 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. 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. "Through this appointment, it is a further sign that we are ambitious and competitive in our model.". Not all of those Belgian talents disappeared though, with Hazard going on to become a club legend by scoring 110 goals for the club. Hazard, De Bruyne, Lukaku, Chadli, Vertonghen, Courtois," he said. In the end, Drinkwater, at 27, was the oldest player that Chelsea brought in. Reports suggest he is itching to get back. Granovskaia and Emenalo, however, wanted them to stay. Conte will usually become involved once a transfer fee is agreed and the target is granted permission to talk to Chelsea. I have enjoyed working with him very much, we celebrated a Premier League title together in May, and I wish him the very best for the future. 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. Conte's own future has been the subject of intense speculation since last summer amid reports that the Italian had grown frustrated with the inaccessibility of Abramovich and Chelsea's recruitment policy, spearheaded by chief executive Marina Granovskaia and Emenalo. His first job was chief scout, but when club legend Ray Wilkins left in November To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The first task was reinventing the failing youth system. But he was hampered with injuries along the way that saw him only make 175 appearances in total. Another criticism is that Chelsea have sold too many players, with talented youngsters like Nathan Ake and Nathaniel Chalobah amongst those offloaded. Those reports were dismissed but a few months on, it has turned out that it is Emenalo instead who will head for the exit door. In the summer, Chelsea missed out on signing Romelu Lukaku, who instead elected to move Manchester United. It was there, Roberts recalled, that Emenalo's wife died while pregnant with their second child while he was at a training camp with San Jose Clash. Conte, having elected to sign an improved rather than extended contract at Chelsea in the summer, has made numerous pointed references to the shortage of established players in his squad over the past few weeks as injuries to N'Golo Kante, Victor Moses and Danny Drinkwater have added to their difficulties. The Blues used to be a transfer market powerhouse. The Nigerian worked behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge in a transfer-policy position that was often mystifying to the club's fans. The duo made headlines all summer long for the wrong reasons as Chelsea appeared to struggle to seal deals for several key transfer targets. Fernando Llorente picked Tottenham over Chelsea on deadline day, even though the Blues had been tracking him since the winter transfer window. "When we interviewed Michael it was a no-brainer," Cosgrove said. As the dust settles on a chaotic few weeks at the club, and with Carlo Ancelotti's future far from certain, it is Emenalo who has emerged as a powerful figure at Chelsea. He was the head of opposition scouting before that. 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. He played for Nigeria in the World Cup finals, coming on in the first game against Bulgaria and starting the next three including the defeat to Maradona's Argentina. 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