Chelsea legend Michael Essien is reportedly interested in securing a move to an Australian A-League club, after the 33-year-old was recently left Greek club Panathinaikos.
The Advertiser is reporting that the man known as ‘Bison’, for his incredible athletic prowess and strength on the pitch, has given an Australian-based agent a mandate to shop him around.
Essien made 168 appearances for Chelsea in just under nine years at the club, winning the Premier League twice, the FA Cup four times and the lucrative UEFA Champions League.
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The Ghanian international has also enjoyed spells at AC Milan, Real Madrid and Lyon over a decorated 16 year professional club career.
Essien has the potential to be recruited under the new FFA ‘guest marquee’ ruling, with Adelaide United, Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers the only clubs with visa spots open.
The Adelaide-based newspaper is also reporting that Argentine striker Gonzalo Bergessio and Italian attacker Andrea Gasbarroni are also being presented to A-League clubs.
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