Chelsea legend Claude Makelele ‘in advanced talks’ over shock manager job in Championship

CLAUDE Makelele has been linked with the vacant managerial position at Cardiff City.

The Chelsea and Real Madrid legend is out of work after leaving Greek team Asteras Tripolis.

Getty - ContributorClaude Makelele has been linked with the managerial post at Cardiff[/caption] AFP - GettyThe former Chelsea star is regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation[/caption]

Makelele, a World Cup runner-up with France, left Tripolis last week after barely a month in charge.