Lyon boss raging at Essien saga

LYON president Jean-Michel Aulas has hit out at the ongoing saga involving Chelsea’s bid to sign Michael Essien.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2005 - 01:00

Stephen Creek

The French champions’ supremo had strong words for the Stamford Bridge outfit and for the player himself, after Essien claimed he is not happy to stay with Lyon.

The midfielder has pleaded with the club to let him leave.

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Courts Soccer Place: Stamford Bridge Person: Essien Person: Jean-Michel Aulas Person: Michael Essien Person: Aulas Person: Roman Abramovich Person: Michael Person: Gerard Person: Houllier Person: Steven Gerrard Organisation: Lyon Organisation: Chelsea

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