Michael Essien

[mediator 2,026]

Chelsea offer Michael Essien huge pay off to complete AC Milan transfer

That's classy, we should do the same for Torres

[CHOULO19 24,332]

That's classy, we should do the same for Torres

That's smart business. Can't do the same for Torres. He still has 2 and half years on his contract which are about 25m pounds!

[didierforever 7,349]

buy out his contract!!!!

he reportedly earns 4mil per year.

i would say that milan offers him 2mil per year.

so thats we would have to pay about 3mil to him to buy out his contract (1mil difference for this half season and 2 mil for the next one).

if we get 3-5mil for him out of milan then we can break even.

NOT A BAD BIT OF BUSINESS!!!!

[The Skipper 20,609]

Hope he goes. Love the bison but we don't need him anymore. Wishing you the best big Mike.

[sdrcfc 461]

More players leaving. Could we get a few in?

[zolayes 14,489]

I think Ake could take up any time Essien would have got...

[Strike 7,474]

That goal against Arsenal will go down in Chelsea's history as one of the best in terms of importance and quality. The goal against Barca would be the same too if we'd held on.

Great player but not any time recently so a good deal to move him on now

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Di Marzio saying that it's about to be done soon.

[drog.ba 239]

bye

[Azpinator 2,325]

It's so unfortunate how injuries took away the beast he was. Good luck if it's true.

[BenIsLegend 475]

His official twitter account just re-tweeted this.

"If Essien goes to Milan I will weep tears of sadness for Chelsea and joy for him Worldclass servant of the club I love you @MichaelEssien !"

Make of that what you will.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Everything in Italy says the deal is as good as done.

[Jype 6,398]

All the best for the Bison at Milan, a top human being and in his prime a world class player. Shame his career took a massive hit with the knee injuries but I hope he can get back to playing regular first team football in Italy.

[didierforever 7,349]

Everything in Italy says the deal is as good as done.

fee? any idea?

[DavidEU 2,023]

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.