Michael Essien

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

Cheers Bison. Top player in his pomp.

One of my all-time favourite Chelsea goals. Everything about it was orgasmic. The venue, scenario, the strike, the player, the pass, the celebration, the commentary (ESSSIIIIEEEEEEENNNN!!!!). Just awesome.

[Jusek 2,031]

Sad to say goodbye to one of my favourite Chelsea player ever. A great combination of skill and strength with lion's heart. Midfielders like Essien, Lamps and Ballack were one reason why I started to support Chelsea. Best of luck, The Bison!

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Why do I have a feeling he'll end up in Turkey? He posted 2 pictures on Instagram saying that he was hanging with DD in the first and Raul Meireles in the second which would suggest that he is Turkey ATM unless both are coincidentally in London.

[Milan 17,835]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/9130223/transfer-news-ac-milan-eye-michael-essien-loan-deal

A loan instead of a transfer?

[The_Flash 1,144]

I don't want him to go

[BlueLion. 21,491]

The news of Essien leaving will be just as sad as Mata. What a player this guy was in his prime. Covered EVERY blade of grass on the pitch, and has deservedly won every trophy going here.

You were brilliant Michael. Best of luck, always.

If we're measuring overall contribution in a Chelsea shirt, Essien far exceeds anything Mata achieved for us. Like you say, though he is sadly well past his best and injuries have taken their toll, he's been an incredible servant and I wish him nothing but the best for the future. Very, very proud to have watched him play for this club.

[Alan Partridge 1,124]

He was an absolute beast for us

[Gilvorak 3,734]

If we're measuring overall contribution in a Chelsea shirt, Essien far exceeds anything Mata achieved for us.

In your opinion.

[manpe 10,855]

He definitely knew how to hit it. THE goals against Barca and Arsenal were absolute classics, some of the best goals I've ever seen.

Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODxuMH0_M5M

[Strike 6,958]

No fee. 18 month deal. Goodbye Bison

[didierforever 7,349]

No fee. 18 month deal. Goodbye Bison

source?

[Jype 6,398]

He definitely knew how to hit it. THE goals against Barca and Arsenal were absolute classics, some of the best goals I've ever seen.

Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODxuMH0_M5M

At the same time that video gave me the chills and made me sad.

[Strike 6,958]

source?

dimarzio http://gianlucadimarzio.com/senza-categoria/milan-e-fatta-per-essien/

[Jase 43,479]

First Mata and now Essien is leaving. This is just too much for one to take in a day!

[didierforever 7,349]

First Mata and now Essien is leaving. This is just too much for one to take in a day!

can u please give me a link for jose's PC today? have been begging for it in the mourinho thread but people are too busy killing each other there.

[Jase 43,479]

can u please give me a link for jose's PC today? have been begging for it in the mourinho thread but people are too busy killing each other there.

Don't think there is a link to the full presser just yet.

[xPetrCechx 13,546]

OFFICIAL:

http://www.acmilan.com/it/news/breaking_news_show/52809

[MetsajCFC 1,255]

Sad to see him go. Great memories, at his peak surely one of the best in business if not the best in his position. Great personality, humble, loyal. Good luck to him!