Michael Essien joins Azerbaijani side Sabail FC as player-coach
15th March 2019
Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien has completed a transfer to Azerbaijan side Sabail FC.
The Chelsea legend will play for the team as well as work as a coaching staff.
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.
The 36 year old will join his new teammates after international break and play till 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.