Michael Essien recalls how he joined Chelsea:
🗣 "It was 20 years ago. Didier [Drogba] called Florent [Malouda] to say that Jose [Mourinho] wanted to talk to me. I happened to be at a barbecue with Malouda, who was my team-mate at Lyon, and that’s how it all started with me finding out that Chelsea wanted me.
However, the owner of Lyon had his own valuation and was not willing to budge, so that led to a long, drawn out transfer. I stayed professional throughout without wanting to force the move but eventually the clubs agreed the transfer and it happened.
Of all the moves I made throughout my career this was certainly the longest, with the most drama."
~ @ChelseaFC