Former Chelsea star Michael Essien has sent a message of congratulations to his former side after the blues were crowned champions of Europe on Saturday night.
A solitary strike from German forward Kai Havertz at the Estadio do Dragao was enough as Thomas Tuchel's side won their second Champions League title for the second time in the club's history.
The German who started his Chelsea career slowly has proven a big hit at the tail end of the season as he got what proved the winner with three minutes to end the first half after a brilliant Mason Mount through pass from almost his own half which sliced the City defense before the German rounded Ederson to slot into an empty net
Michael Essien was part of the 2012 squad that won Chelsea's first title in 2012 was excited for his former side.
The Ghanaian International took to social media to congratulate the team after the triumph over Pep Guardiola's men.
"Here they are the Champions of Europe. Congratulations boys. You guys did it again. Bravoo. @chelseafc ⚽️🏅🏆"
Michael Essien spent 14 years at the club and was part of the Chelsea team when they won their first Champions League title in 2012.
Essien currently works as a youth team coach with Danish side FC Nordsjaelland.
Other former Chelsea players, Didier Drogba, Mikel Obi and Samuel Eto'o have all congratulated the team.
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