Essien makes strike threat

Michael Essien has vowed never to play for Lyon again in protest at the French club’s refusal to allow his transfer to Chelsea.

Essien makes strike threat
Fri, 05 Aug, 2005 - 09:00

Michael Essien has vowed never to play for Lyon again in protest at the French club’s refusal to allow his transfer to Chelsea.

Lyon, managed by former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier, have turned down two offers for the 22-year-old Ghana midfielder.

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