Michael Essien

[capriccioso 2,545]

I think it's over for him. It's so sad to see him in his current state, like watching an old lion hunt.

[Blue Armour 4,436]

I think it's over for him. It's so sad to see him in his current state, like watching an old lion hunt.

He has lost quite a bit of sprint speed. Everything else seems to be coming back, however..In his current state, I would say he's still an excellent squad option.

[rover 28]

We must regeneresion Team, thet mean Essien he must replace Tiote or player like him

[francozola 2,040]

He has lost quite a bit of sprint speed. Everything else seems to be coming back, however..In his current state, I would say he's still an excellent squad option.

Don't know about that. QPR were godawful yesterday yet he was still really poor and lost out many times.

Hes probably on 80-90k wages and I think we could get about 5m at least for him if we sell him to a French club. He's already 29 if I remember correctly. Honestly cant afford to keep a past-it Essien earning 90k a week at this club for a long time. If its just for next season then I wouldn't mind though.

[capriccioso 2,545]

He has lost quite a bit of sprint speed. Everything else seems to be coming back, however..In his current state, I would say he's still an excellent squad option.

It's not his technique. It's just that he doesn't seem to care anymore. He doesn't have the passion or energy or drive anymore.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

He is still rated at 35mio. We could easily get 20mio because now players are realy expensive on his position and he is quite proved DM.

I think we should wait some time, maybe he will get that passion back.

[francozola 2,040]

He is still rated at 35mio. We could easily get 20mio because now players are realy expensive on his position and he is quite proved DM.

I think we should wait some time, maybe he will get that passion backI

Rated at 35m? LOL are you even serious. No way would we get more than 10m for him.

[kiaretta985 131]

Rated at 35m? LOL are you even serious. No way would we get more than 10m for him.

he's not trolling, even if it sounds absurd... check here...

[capriccioso 2,545]

Rated at 35m? LOL are you even serious. No way would we get more than 10m for him.

For what its worth, Transfermarkt had him down at 26.8 million as of January of this year.

Edit: Damn you Kiaretta!

Some of it makes sense though, he still has an earth shaking reputation, and his purchase would certainly provide an increased commercial interest, such as sponsorship, kit sales, etc. It's still mind boggling that he's rated at > 20 million though.

[francozola 2,040]

he's not trolling, even if it sounds absurd... check here...

For what its worth, Transfermarkt had him down at 26.8 million as of January of this year.

Edit: Damn you Kiaretta!

Some of it makes sense though, he still has an earth shaking reputation, and his purchase would certainly provide an increased commercial interest, such as sponsorship, kit sales, etc. It's still mind boggling that he's rated at > 20 million though.

I've checked that site out a few times and it's bonkers!!! Not very accurate at all

I don't think he's that well known though. I mean obviously they'll know who he is but I doubt there'll be that much revenue made from kit sales etc. Would Lyon be interested? Perhaps we could get 10-15m from a French club.

Seriously though he's had 3 awful injuries, he's already in his "prime" and is an average, probably mid-table PL standard player at the moment. I think he's lost a lot of passion for the game as well. Can't blame him. It's such a shame. If not for the injuries he could/would have been the best in the world for that position.

He needs to go imo. Too high wages, too "big" a name to keep around when the return we get is not good enough.

[Madmax 9,219]

We really should have bit Milan's hand off in the summer when they bid for him.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Rated at 35m? LOL are you even serious. No way would we get more than 10m for him.

My point was that we can sell him for more than he is actualy worth, since he has quite reputation. And you never know, maybe there he will get his back form again. But I realy wouldnt want to sell him just yet.

[Spike 12,049]

He is still young by AC Milan standards.

[francozola 2,040]

My point was that we can sell him for more than he is actualy worth, since he has quite reputation. And you never know, maybe there he will get his back form again. But I realy wouldnt want to sell him just yet.

I wouldn't mind keeping him for one more year, since we need to get quite a lot of players in during this summer window, so it wouldn't be the worst idea in the world. But if some team offers 7+ million, need to definitely take it.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I was absolutely devastated by his display yesterday. He looks like he lost most of his passion, shied away from many challenges.