[ 2019-03-16 ]

Michael Essien gets player-coach role at Azerbaijani side Sabail FC
Michael Essien's deal will end in May 2020

Ghanaian midfielder, Michael Essien been offered a
deal to play as well as work as a coaching staff
for Sabail FC in Azerbaijan.

Essien, who left Indonesian side Persip Bandung
last year, signed a 15 month deal with the club
until May 2020.

The former Chelsea and AC Milan star has taken up
the opportunity to play for the European team and
to also join the club’s U-19 coaching staff
to acquire coaching experience as part of his
journey to taking up a career in the dugout.

Essien, 36, will join his new teammates after the
international break and play till the end of the
season then restart next season.

He will also assist U19 coaching team for his
experience as part of completing his UEFA B
qualification, a continuation of the coaching work
he has been doing with Chelsea U16.

Source - citinews

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