Home sweet home for PSG star Makelele

NEW Paris St Germain signing Claude Makelele insists it has long been his dream to end his career in the French capital — but believes he may continue to play for some time yet.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2008 - 01:00

The veteran midfielder joined the Parc des Princes outfit yesterday after being allowed to call time on his five-year stint with Chelsea.

The 35-year-old revealed the Londoners allowed him to leave the club to pursue his dream of joining his wife and son, who live in Paris.

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