Makelele: Chelseas Global Fanbase Thrives in the USA

Former Chelsea and France midfielder Claude Makélélé reflected on his time with the London club.

«When I signed my contract with Chelsea, it felt somewhat similar to my experience at PSG. The standards weren’t particularly high back then, but we played a pivotal role in elevating the club to the international elite. Today, Chelsea is a globally recognized club and brand. For instance, here in the U.S., there are plenty of Chelsea fans,” Makélélé shared, as quoted by FIFA’s official website.

Makélélé played for the English side from 2003 to 2008. During his tenure with the Blues, he won the Premier League twice, the FA Cup once, the League Cup twice, and the Super Cup.