Ghana midfielder Michael Essien says he is delighted to have officially signed for Italian giants AC Milan and is looking forward to winning with the Rossoneri.
The 31-year-old completed his move from Chelsea to the Diavolo on Monday after he signed a contract that will keep him at Milan until June 2015.
Essien wrote on his official Twitter page and expressed his happiness in becoming a Rossoneri player, while also conceding that he feels the Serie A side is one of the best teams in the world.
ââ¬ÅJust signed my contract to join one of the best clubs in the world,â⬠wrote the Ghanaian international.
ââ¬ÅIââ¬â¢m very happy and Iââ¬â¢m looking forward to winning with the team. Forza Milan.ââ¬
Michael Essien scored 17 goals in his 168 Premier League appearances for Chelsea from 2005-14 and left the club just once on loan to Real Madrid during the 2012-13 season, where he scored two goals in his 20 appearances for the Spanish side.