Randall 315 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has signed an extension to his contract with the West London side, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2015.The influential midfielder has been out of the Chelsea side since December with a knee ligament injury but still featured in the Blues’ title triumph.Essien enjoyed one of his best performances for the club last season at home against Wolves where only the crossbar denied him a hat-trick to cap a dream performance.And the Ghana star is delighted that the club have demonstrated their desire to keep him at Stamford Bridge for another five seasons.“I am looking forward to coming back and enjoying my football and winning more trophies with the club,” he said.The midfielder has scored 22 times in his 185 appearances for the team and has established himself as a fans’ favourite in his five-year spell at Stamford BridgeEssien will not feature for his country at this summer’s World Cup, and is instead focusing on being fully fit for the start of the club season in August.Click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent 403 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Great news, great player! Hopefully he'll be back soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Just saw this on Blues newshttp://www.chelseafc...2064931,00.htmlNo doubt he would sign, great work Chelsea, keeps Real away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,956 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Very nice to hear this news, hopefully he will avoid all those injuries. When he comes back, hopefully straight at the start of the next campaign, he will be something like a big money signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall 315 Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 Thank God that's at least one more player we won't have to deal with the transfer bullshit circus with. Although no doubt goal.com or tribalfootball.com will try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,326 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Brilliant news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent 403 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 (edited) Much people on the Dutch soccer forums saying it is a surprise that he signed a new contract. But is it really a surprise? Wasn't it just like he is gonna sign the only question was: when? Edited June 4, 2010 by Vincent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 He added: "I am looking forward to coming back and enjoying my football and winning more trophies with the club. That is why I am here. I think it is one of the most important contracts in my career." Chelsea won both the Premier League and FA Cup this season and will start next term in the UEFA Champions League group stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Awesome news, delighted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuf 1,448 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Can't wait to see him play again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Fantastic news, miss this guy alot. Can't wait to see him back for hopefully a full season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alee. 182 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Brilliant news for the club, Will be amazing if we can have him available throughout the season this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,534 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 good times.Hopfully he can go injuiry free next season.Makes a difference when he plays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*History* 8 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 This is big news...excellent stuff!When he returns next season, it will be like a brand new signing (I know that's said a lot, but he is a class act). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Excellent and surprising news! Fantastic to tie Essien down to a good contract and hopefully he can keep the injuries away. Didn't expect for him to be getting a new deal at all..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordblues 299 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 top player.lets hope he actually gets to play,if you get what im saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic Relic 301 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Absolutely delighted when I heard this news the other day.Having him back will be like signing a £30m+ player. He's the complete package and have everything the modern day footballer needs to be considered one of the best.This could be the best signing we'll make this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Wonderful news. He is a star and one of the greatest players in the world when fit. Its good to see that hes paying back the club for all the hard work that they have put in to help him through out the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRiver 1,512 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Very good news indeed, happy that he signed a new deal with the club.Great player, I hope that next season he will play a lot and be decisive for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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