could be a perfect Essien replacement, really like him and he is cheap but the Bundesliga isn't the EPL, and sometimes he makes silly challenges... he likes to go forward and is more of an box to box than an DM, he plays Ramys position but also can play Mikels, as I've said, perfect Essien Replacement but a bit risky because of his challenges and the physical strength of the EPL... nontheless one of the few BL-Players I actually would say I like, very determined good stamnia and a good shot plus he never gives up, thats what you want to see on the pitch... could be a very good signing and worth to be called Ess-Replacement...