PARIS (AP) - France midfielder Claude Makelele is leaving Chelsea for Paris-Saint Germain.
The Paris club said in a statement Monday that Makelele will join the team for the 2008-2009 season. No other details of the transfer were given.
Makelele and team management were to hold a news conference later Monday at the Parc des Princes stadium.
Makelele ended his international career after France's 2-0 loss to Italy at the European Championship last month.
The 35-year-old defensive midfielder, who played 71 games for Les Bleus, made his debut for France in a friendly against Norway in 1995 and played at Euro 2004 and the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
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Makelele leaves Chelsea for Paris-Saint Germain
The Paris club said in a statement Monday that Makelele will join the team for the 2008-2009 season. No other details of the transfer were given.
Makelele and team management were to hold a news conference later Monday at the Parc des Princes stadium.
Makelele ended his international career after France's 2-0 loss to Italy at the European Championship last month.
The 35-year-old defensive midfielder, who played 71 games for Les Bleus, made his debut for France in a friendly against Norway in 1995 and played at Euro 2004 and the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.