Essien extends Chelsea contract

Published : 04 Jun 2010 17:21:45

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has signed a two-year extension to his contract, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2015.The 27-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Lyon in 2005, has not played for the club since tearing a hamstring in December 2009. "I am delighted because the club has shown big confidence and interest in me," said the Ghana international. He has been ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury suffered in January. "I am looking forward to coming back and enjoying my f.... read more