Chelsea legend reveals why he quit manager's job after only three matches

During his brief stint, Makelele managed to secure five points for Asteras, drawing with Panetolikos and Levadiakos before the win over Kallithea.

Chelsea legend Makelele explains why he resigned after just three matches at Asteras

Chelsea icon Claude Makelele has revealed the real reason behind his abrupt departure from his managerial position at Greek side Asteras Tripolis, just three games into his tenure. Makelele, who took over in mid-September, has blamed interference from club officials for his unexpected resignation, stating that promises made to him were not honored.

“They promised me full control of the team,” Makelele told London World. “It was my decision who played or didn’t play. Transfers were not my responsibility.”

Makelele, 51, stepped into the role after the dismissal of Milan Rastavac, who was sacked following a disappointing start to the season with four points from three matches. However, despite assurances that he would have complete control over team decisions, the Frenchman soon found himself at odds with the club’s higher-ups.

“If you want to sack me because the results are not good, that’s fine. This is football. But I don’t want people telling me who should or shouldn’t play,” Makelele explained. “In the last game, they insisted a key player [Darnell Eric Bile] should be benched. The player has a small amateur salary, but he’s the best player in the team.”

Makelele’s frustrations reached a breaking point during Asteras’ 3-1 victory over Kallithea, where he chose to bring on Bile as a substitute despite resistance from the club. “I brought him on for just 20 minutes – he got two assists, and we won the game. But they didn’t want him [to play]. They thought they could control whether he plays because he hadn’t signed a [new] contract [with the club]. I used him because of his quality.”

During his brief stint, Makelele managed to secure five points for Asteras, drawing with Panetolikos and Levadiakos before the win over Kallithea. His decision to step down has sparked interest from other clubs, according to London World, as Makelele’s proven track record includes saving Belgian club Eupen from relegation during his previous managerial role.

Chelsea legend Makelele explains why he resigned after just three matches at Asteras

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