Chelsea clinch Essien deal

Chelsea have finally clinched the signing of midfielder Michael Essien from Lyon.

Chelsea clinch Essien deal
Fri, 19 Aug, 2005 - 13:15

Chelsea have finally clinched the signing of midfielder Michael Essien from Lyon.

The 22-year-old Ghanaian passed a medical and agreed personal terms with the Barclays Premiership champions this week after Lyon reluctantly agreed to his transfer request.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Celtic v Utrecht - UEFA Europa League - League Phase - Celtic Park Fast-starting Celtic see off Utrecht to book Europa League play-off spot
Aston Villa v RB Salzburg - UEFA Europa League - League Phase - Villa Park Substitute Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba crowns Aston Villa comeback with late winner
Nottingham Forest v Ferencvaros - UEFA Europa League - League Phase - City Ground Igor Jesus double helps Nottingham Forest claim easy win over Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros
CourtsSoccerHeathrowPerson: EssienPerson: Michael EssienPerson: MichaelPerson: Jean-Michel AulasPerson: AulasPerson: Didier DrogbaPerson: Gerard HoullierPerson: Steven GerrardPerson: Frank LampardPerson: Michael BallackPerson: Patrick VieiraPerson: HoullierPerson: Lassana DiarraPerson: Shaun Wright-PhillipsPerson: Asier del HornoPerson: Claude MakelelePerson: Joe ColePerson: Damien DuffPerson: Arjen RobbenPerson: Wright-PhillipsPerson: DiarraPerson: GeremiPerson: TiagoPerson: Jose MourinhoEvent: Barclays PremiershipOrganisation: ChelseaOrganisation: Lyon
Nottingham Forest v Ferencvaros - UEFA Europa League - League Phase - City Ground

Robbie Keane says reunion with Martin O’Neill may be ‘written in the stars’

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Latest

Sport

Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser. Please note if you are unable to sign up via your mobile web browser, please download and sign up for mobile push notifications via our FREE mobile news app.

Sign Up

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited