Former Nigerian footballer and coach, Michael Emenalo has been sacked as Monaco Sporting Director less than two days after former Arsenal and Barcelona striker, Thierry Henry was dismissed by the club as manager
Emenalo, a renowned transfer guru joined Monaco in 2017 after quitting as Technical Director of Chelsea Football Club was sacked by the French club after just 20 games with the club.
The transfer expert is reported to have fallen out with Monaco Vice President, Vadim Vasilyev following the club’s poor run of form in the league which sees them sit one point from relegation.
For those who don’t know, Michael Emenalo won 14 caps for Nigeria and played in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, missing the first game through injury but then played against Argentina and Greece before Nigeria were knocked out by Italy.
He joined Chelsea when former manager Avram Grant was in charge in 2007. After the departure of Ray Wilkins, he was promoted from his position as Chief Scout to Assistant First Team Coach on 18 November 2010. Chelsea appointed him on July 8th, 2011 as Technical Director of the club. His responsibilities included heading the scouting and academy programs.
Meanwhile, Monaco has now reappointed its erstwhile coach, Leonardo Jardim whom Thierry Henry took over from.