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Monaco won't copy Chelsea loan army despite hiring Emenalo - Vasilyev

The vice-president is keen to replicate the Stamford Bridge side's success, but will not be sending a glut of players out on loan each year

Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev has denied that the club will replicate Chelsea's strategy of sending players out on loan every year despite hiring Michael Emenalo as sports director.

Emenalo surprised many at Chelsea when he left in November, bringing an end to a 10-year association with the club, joining Monaco three weeks later.

The Nigerian played a pivotal role in improving Chelsea's academy, developing a system that sees over 35 players on temporary moves at other clubs every season.