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Essien eyes Blues extension
17 Dec 2006 - 10:17:41
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien says he is loving life at Stamford Bridge and would like to extend his contract with the Premiership champions.
The 24-year-old Ghana international joined the Blues in the summer of 2005 for £24million from French powerhouse Lyon and is under contract until the summer of 2010.
However, Essien is already eyeing an even longer time with Chelsea.
He told the Sunday Mirror: "I am very happy in England and love Chelsea. I'd be happy to stay longer than my current contract.
"I am enjoying my football and I'm playing for a great club, and with great players. All I have ever tried to do is work for the team.
"What I will say is that it does take time to adjust to football in England. It's so much faster and more physical than any other country.
"Maybe that was a problem for me at first, but I am used to it now."
Essien has made 68 appearances for the Blues, scoring five goals.
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