[ 2014-01-02 ]

Essien plays bit part in Chelsea's win over Southampton as departure talks mount
Ghana midfielder Michael Essien got some few
minutes of game time in Chelsea’s 3-0 win over
Southampton on New Year’s Day as reports mount
of his imminent departure.

The 30-year-old came on as a 85th minute
substitute for Eden Hazard after the win had been
secured at St. Mary’s.

Essien has only played three games in the English
Premier League prior to Tuesday’s game –
epitomizing his bit part role at Stamford Bridge
since the start of the season.

The Ghana international is reportedly on his way
out after eight seasons with the Blues.

The ex Olympique Lyon man could be farmed out on a
loan deal until the end of the season but a
permanent sale cannot be overruled.

Essien was not registered by Chelsea for the group
stages of the Champions League – meaning he will
not be cup tied if he decides to join any club
that competes in Europe – a major attraction for
elite clubs.

The Ghanaian has however been linked with an
unlikely move to Middlesbrough where he could join
Black Stars teammate Albert Adomah.

Source - Ghanasoccer

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