[ 2014-01-24 ]

Michael Essien agrees personal terms with AC Milan
Ghana midfielder star Michael Essien has agreed
personal terms with Italian giants AC Milan as he
seeks Chelsea’s approval before the
much-anticipated transfer deal is sealed,
GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal.

This comes after Essien’s representatives met AC
Milan’s agents in London on Thursday night to
negotiate personal terms before talking to
Chelsea.

GHANAsoccernet.com’s sources close to the player
say, the two sides reached a deal on the wages of
Essien and all that is lacking now is the all
clear from Chelsea.

AC Milan are willing to do a six-month loan deal
for Essien or offer an 18-month permanent contract
if Chelsea are prepared to sell.

If it’s a loan then Chelsea are expected to pay
50% of Essien’s wages (€5m a year).

It’s still not clear whether the deal will be on
the basis of a loan with option to buy or an
outright purchase this January.

With Riccardo Montolivo and Sulley Muntari
suspended for the Champions League tie against
Atletico Madrid and Clarence Seedorf switching to
the 4-2-3-1 formation, Milan are in need for a
defensive midfielder and they seem to have their
man.

Essien made less than 10 appearances for Jose
Mourinho’s side this season but it appears that
Adriano Galliani and Seedorf believe he can
reinforce the team.

The 31-year-old spent last season on loan at Real
Madrid under Jose Mourinho, featuring 21 times in
La Liga.

However, since Mourinho returned to Stamford
Bridge – his chances with Chelsea have been
limited this term and he has made just two league
starts.

Now new Milan coach Clarence Seedorf is looking to
add him to his squad, with one eye also on the
Champions League.

Essien was not included in Chelsea’s Champions
League squad this season so he is not cup tied and
he could potentially play for Milan against
Atletico Madrid next month.

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