EMENALO QUITS

CHELSEA have been stunned by the departure of technical director Michael Emenalo.

Emenalo has brought an end to his 10-year spell at the club after becoming fed up with the power struggle between boss Antonio Conte and the Chelsea hierarchy. He handed in his notice three weeks ago and his resignation was finally accepted this week.

Emenalo, 52, and Conte clashed over transfer targets during the summer window. He is expected to make a swift return, with Monaco a possible destination.