Michael Essien reveals Cristiano Ronaldo links

Posted On Wednesday, 5th September 2012

Michael Essien training at Real Madrid's Valdebebas, says he has close links with Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid new boy Michael Essien has revealed he was in constant touch with club icon Cristiano Ronaldo while at English side Chelsea.

The 29-year-old Ghana deputy captain completed a shocking season long-loan move to the Santiago Bernabéu few hours before the closure of the transfer window from European champions Chelsea.

Madrid are chasing their 10th Uefa Champions League title and manager Jose Mourinho wants to assemble a formidable squad to win the title.

Essien must quickly adjust to the Real Madrid playing style and gel with his new team-mates to succeed and the former Stamford Bridge favourite says he had been talking to Cristiano Ronaldo while at Chelsea.

“I was following Madrid’s games. I do kind of speak to Cristiano as well on the phone and we also exchange text messages.” He told Real Madrid TV.

He is expected to make his La Liga debut for Madrid against Sevilla on September 15.

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Lee says:

September 5, 2012 at 5:25 pm

Then Essien is going to feel at home, especially the re-union with Jose. Good move.

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samuel Etoo says:

September 5, 2012 at 9:45 pm

ESSIEN IS ONE OF THE BEST MIDFIELDERS IN THE WORLD.EVEN XAVI OF BARCA CALL HIM SENIOR.CHELSEA IS LOST.MADRID ALL THE WAY

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frederick frempong says:

September 6, 2012 at 8:37 am

Essien is one of the best midfeilders in the world n i strongly believe he will be successful in madrid, Di mateo has himselve to blame if chelsea don’t win the title this season

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baba karim says:

September 6, 2012 at 3:29 pm

don’t mine the chelsea coach. he’s going to regret

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Enoch says:

September 7, 2012 at 5:27 pm

Di Matteo will be out of Chelsea before the close of the season in may.
He should have left meireles after allowing Essien to move to Madrid.

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santos says:

September 19, 2012 at 10:50 am

i believe essien is a great player,so he can make it.

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