Claude Makelele will be given a prominent coaching post with the loan group at Chelsea as part of Petr Cech's return to Stamford Bridge to take on a role similar to that of a technical director.
Several sources close to Chelsea have been talking about the return of a host of club legends to Stamford Bridge, which is set to be kick-started by the announcement of Cech’s appointment in a leadership role across football operations.
Makelele has recently left his managerial job at KAS Eupen but he remains an ambassador at the Belgian Pro League club where he guided the minnows away from relegation in two successful seasons.