Michael Essien

[NishC300 1,865]

Essien: I'm leaving to Milan.

Mourinho: Bison

HAHA

[Superblue 6,372]

Unfortunately his exit has been almost an afterthought in light of the last couple of days involving Mata's departure.

A superb player, great servant for the club and true warrior coming back from the injuries he suffered...not to mention the goals he scored against Arsenal and Barcelona! Unfortunately the second knee injury killed his career and when he should have been in his prime at around 28 years old, it was as good as over for him.

One of the biggest 'what if's?' for this football club is how good would Essien have been without the injuries.

I hope he has a swansong in Italy where the tempo is slower and helps Milan re-establish themselves as a domestic force.

Thanks Bison.

[NishC300 1,865]

I have his celebration against Barca as my FB cover. What a goal that was. Luckily for Valdez the goal didn't break and land on top of him.

Friendly man who was loved by his team mates. Always cheerful and having fun with the rest. It's players like this that make the whole concept of football being a team game so much more beautiful.

[Namika 922]

Problem with his medical, something with his knee. http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/milan/2014/01/26/news/essien_rischia_di_saltare-76952791/

He doesn't deserve that.

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.football-italia.net/44345/report-essien-failed-milan-medical (in English)

Reports from Italy stating that Essien failed his medical at Milan. Will go through further tests.

[Billy. 2,742]

Hearing that Essien has failed a medical at AC Milan. dont surprise me as all.

[Jase 43,479]

Carlo Garganese ‏@carlogarganese 5m

Goal's #ACMilan correspondent @gaiabrunelli can confirm Essien did fail 1st medical. 2nd part of medical now will decide if deal collapses

[Namika 922]

http://gianlucadimarzio.com/calcio/essien-test-fisici-adesso-a-milanello/

it's ok

[Namika 922]

AC Milan News ‏@Milanello3 min

Essien is currently undergoing further tests at Milanello. The deal is still expected to go through

[Jype 6,398]

Can't say this came as a surprise.

Hope the move still goes through, the Bison deserves to play.

[Despiadado.Maleante 1,046]

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/chelseas-michael-essien-has-failed-a-medical-knee-problems-ahead-of-his-free-transfer-to-ac-milan-la-repubblica/

[CHOULO19 24,332]

How is his knee being fucked up news to anyone?

[bushman 2,043]

What exactly does Milan expect ?

The bison comes in for free. He is not ready to play 90 minutes in every game. If he plays for 50-60 minutes, they would be very lucky, then.

[didierforever 7,349]

really sad for the guy!!!

[Shane 2,275]

Loved this guy. Really loved him. So sad to see him go, What a servant to the club Essien has been.

His goal against Barca, Wow.