[ 2016-12-05 ]

Michael Essien to takeover Irish top-flight side Limerick?
Irish top-flight side have slammed reports that
former Chelsea star Michael Essien is on the verge
of taking over the newly-promoted side to boost
their chances in the league.

Limerick chairman Pat O'Sullivan has been forced
to react to reports that the Ghana international
is set to buy a stake in the club after a recent
visit.

A newspaper in Ireland Limerick Life reported last
week that there have been extensive talks between
Essien and the club owner since summer the
midfielder visited the club.

Ghanasoccernet.com exclusively reported of
Essien's visit to the Irish side in the summer
which seems to have sparked the speculation.

The newspaper claimed that Essien has been offered
a stake at the club who have big ambitions that
falls in line with the aspirations of the
Ghanaian.

According to the newspaper Essien's wife, Akosua
Puni, who runs a foundation for underprivileged
children, has is pushing for the midfielder to buy
a stake in the club as it falls in line with
Limerick FC's policy of educating poor children in
the Treaty City.

However the Limerick club chairman says the Ghana
international is not on the verge of buying the
club.

"If I am, there will be a (public) announcement
made about it," O'Sullivan said.

"Michael Essien visited (Limerick) for a game
while he was here on a private visit. He was in
Limerick and I believe he asked to come to a game,
and, just like anyone else, he was facilitated."

O'Sullivan, who has been funding the club with his
own money, welcomed Essien to the Markets Field
for a game with Shelbourne last summer as they
fought for qualification to the top-flight.

Source - Soccernet

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