Michael Essien
Former Ghana midfielder,
Michael Essien is reported to be on the verge of joining Australian top-flight
side Wellington Phoenix.
According to reports, the Yellow and Black lads
are close to announcing one of the biggest coups in the history of the A-League
as the two parties are in advance stage of negotiations.
The 36-year-old has been without a club since
leaving Indonesian side Persib Bandung last year.
Essien, a former African Player of the Year
nominee, began his professional career in France with Bastia and Lyon but it
was his move to EPL giants Chelsea that shot him to superstardom.
In a nine-year career at Stamford Bridge, the
tough-tackling midfielder claimed two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, a
League Cup and, in 2012, the crowning glory, the Champions League.
He has also had stints with Real Madrid, AC
Milan and lately in Greece with Panathinaikos.