Posted by Michael Essien is widely regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders to hit the great turf in the past few decades.
The defensive midfielder had a amazing football career and played with some of the best players in world football.
However, he revealed that he would have loved to play alongside Atlético Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey.
Thomas Partey has this season been solid for Atletico Madrid, his scintillating performances has earned him a place in the list of the worldbest defensive midfielders.
Thomas Partey’s astounding performances has pushed twitter users to ignite a comparison between him and Chelsea and Ghana legend Michael Essien.
Speaking in an interview with South African sports journalist Carol Tshabalala on Instagram, Essien revealed his admiration for Partey who’s linked with a move to Arsenal in the summer.
“Thomas [Partey] is such a good player. I’d have loved to play with him. He is a young and talented player making waves in Europe. He is one player I’d liked to play alongside but it will never happen.”
“It is their time at the Black Stars now so we have to support them and hopefully they can take if from where we left off.”
Essien went in to reveal how honored he was to represent Ghana.
“It was an honour to play for the Black Stars. It is the dream of every young footballer and thankfully I realized mine.”
“It was a pleasure to represent my country. I’m lucky because I’m the only player who has represented the country at every stage, starting from the U12, U15, U17, U20 to the Olympics Games with the U23 and straight to the Black Stars. I think I’ve done enough,” Essien told Carol Tshabalala which was sited by GHANASoccernet.com
Essien is currently playing for Sabail in Azerbaijan, where football is currently on hold due to the novel coronavirus.