Michael Emenalo Joins AS Monaco as New Sporting Director

Former Nigerian international, Michael Emenalo has joined AS Monaco after he surprisingly left Chelsea earlier this month.

It is now becoming clear that Monaco have successfully poached him from the Blues confirming speculation about his moving to the Principality after leaving London.

See AS Monaco’s tweet on Emenalo’s appointment next:

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AS Monaco is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Emenalo as new sporting director ! #WelcomeToMonaco

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17:23 - 27 Nov 2017

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Speaking on the appointment, Vadim Vasilyev, AS Monaco Vice President stated:

“ I have been following Michael Emenalo’s work for a long time and I am very happy to have him here after he chose to quit Chelsea.

“His know-how in scouting network, as well as the technical skills he developed working in one of the most successful clubs in the world in the past few years, are the main reasons leading us to present him our ambitious challenge.

“Through this appointment, it is a further sign that we are ambitious and competitive in our model.”

Emenalo in reacting to his appointment said:

“It’s a wonderful opportunity for me in such a high quality project.

“AS Monaco has shown a great evolution in the past few seasons and I am convinced that the club will keep being successful.

“Vadim Vasilyev convinced me to join AS Monaco and I believe this is the right choice for me after my decision to leave Chelsea.

I will work here with humility and try my best to bring my experience in this club which is a reference of French and European football.”

This signifies Monaco’s ambition to become a leading powerhouse in European football, something their biggest rival in France, PSG is also trying to achieve. It will be interesting to see if Emenalo can repeat his success at Chelsea with them.