Ghanaian international Michael Essien has joined Spanish side Real Madrid on a season-long loan, Chelsea Football Club announced today August 31, 2012.
“The 29-year-old midfielder, who joined the club in 2005 from Lyon, will move to the Bernabeu and link up with former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, the man who brought him to Stamford Bridge,” Chelsea said in a statement on its website.
Essien has been a pivotal member of the “Blues” midfield during his six seasons in west London, winning two Premier League titles, four FA Cups and one Champions League winners’ medal.
Essien has scored 25 goals for Chelsea in 247 appearances.
By Ekow Quandzie