AC Milanà coachà Clarenceà Seedorfà has praised new signing Michael Essien for his enormous qualities and likened him to a warrior.
The Dutchman wasà appointedà two weeks ago to stop Milan deteriorating form in the Serie A and he believes theà Ghana internationalà can be part of the solution.
"I know him well.à Heà has great character and is a great player. He's a man and a warrior who really wants to make his mark ahead of the World Cup," Seedorf said.
"Heââ¬â¢ll bring qualities both on and off the field. Essien can play very well in the two midfielders in front of the defence."
Essien has agreed an 18-month contract after being released by English side Chelsea where he spent nine years.
He was down theà pecking orderà at Stamford Bridge this season where he made five League appearances under manager Jose Mourinho.