Confirmed: Chelsea's Essien moves to AC Milan

According to AC Milan, Chelsea mid fielder Michael Essien is to arrive in Italy on Friday night to complete the transfer deal. Blues out of colour mid fielder will sign a 18 month long contract with struggling The Serie A club. It is also in the news that the Chelsea will release him on free transfer.

A statement on the club’s official website, said: “Just turned 31 and with a CV including domestic and Champions League wins as well as victory with the Ghana national side. Michael Essien in expected to arrive in the city this evening.”

This move is materialized after the Dutch coach Clarence Seedorf takes charge from  Massimilano Allegri.

The Serie A side placed in the 11th position of the league and they in the last 16 stage of the champions league. Their next champions league encounter is against the Spanish side Atletico Madrid and Essein has chances to play in the match as he was not registered by the Chelsea for european competition.