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“Essien worth every penny spent of him” – Mourinho
Accra, May 30, GNA – Jose Mourinho, Chelsea Manager says
Michael Essien‘s phenomenal role in the club manifests the
multi talented Ghanaian players is worth every penny spent
on him.
Two seasons ago, Essien became Africa’s most expensive
player when his transfer from Olympic Lyonnais to Chelsea
cost about 26 million pounds, a bid the Portuguese believes
was worth its price.
“Michael is worth everything spent on him and his high
performance is there to show.
“He has excelled all season in many roles in a way only a
few players can do.
“Too many players can only last for a few months but Michael
is in a class of his own and the recognition the supporters
offered him by voting him their best player at the end of
the season says it all”.
Mourinho is leading a delegation from the club on a five-day
visit to Ghana to inspect projects run by Right To Play,
Chelsea's global charity partner.
He was buoyant the midfielder would produce magic when the
Black Stars begin their quest for a fifth Nations Cup
success when Ghana welcomes the rest of African next
January.
“I am very hopeful he will be able to help Ghana succeed at
the African Cup of Nations early next year.”
The Ghanaian is expected to join the delegation on Thursday
in the club's first visit to Africa.
The Chelsea boss dubbed the “special one” described the
visit as a unique one.
"It's great to come to the country of Essien, who is very
important for us."
Mourinho would conduct training sessions for children in
Accra and Tamale and also hold coaching demonstrations for
the Right To Play coaches, who are integral to the charity's
purpose of raising awareness about disease, war and poverty
through sports.
GNA
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