- Former Super Eagles defender Michael Emenalo has resigned from his position as technical director of Chelsea
- There are speculations that Antonio Conte might be affected by this development
- The Chelsea gaffer is in good terms with the Nigerian
Antonio Conte’s Chelsea future has been rocked by the exit of the West London club’s technical director Michael Emenalo.
Roman Abramovich’s right-hand man Emenalo was a major ally of under-fire Conte.
The pair are 'good friends'
SunSport understands Emenalo was at loggerheads with chief executive Marina Granovskaia over the manager’s Stamford Bridge tenure.
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And Conte admitted he was “very sorry”'to see him go.
Chelsea announced technical director Emenalo’s surprise resignation last night after ten years at the club.
But senior club sources were not shocked by his exit amid growing boardroom tension over their transfer policy and Conte’s style of management.
Emenalo identified the Italian to take up the post 18 months ago after the sacking of Jose Mourinho.
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He has also overseen the majority of the club’s sales and recruitment over the past six years.
Emenalo said: “This has been a very difficult decision to make but one I believe is right for both me and family, and the club.
“I had the privilege to work with some of the most talented people in the world of sport.
“And I’ll depart incredibly proud of the achievements we made.”
NAIJ.com reported earlier that Michael Emenalo resigns as Chelsea technical adviser after 10 years with club.
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