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Chelsea legend 'set for shock return to management for the first time in five years' as he 'agrees to take charge of European side'

A Chelsea legend is set to make a shock return to management after a five-year absence.

The former player has spent time back at Stamford Bridge in the ensuing period but is now set for a new challenge.

He has agreed to become the new manager of a European club.

The individual has previously managed two teams, with his last spell as a manager ending in 2019.

He will now be relishing the chance to test himself in the dugout again.

A former Chelsea star is set to make a surprise return to management with a European side

A former Chelsea star is set to make a surprise return to management with a European side

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As reported by BBC Sport, Blues legend Claude Makelele has agreed to manage Greek club Asteras Tripolis.