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Michael Essien unveiled at new club in Indonesia

14 March 2017 at 13:29
Watch the Ghana midfielder welcomed in Indonesia to begin a new chapter in his career
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Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has been welcomed in Indonesia following his move to Persib Bandung.

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The 34-year-old joined the Bandung Tigers on a free transfer confirmed on Tuesday.

Having played for the likes of Bastia, Chelsea, Real Madrid, AC Milan and panathinaikos, this will be Essien's first club in Asia.

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He will wear the number 5 shirt at the Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium.

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Persib Bandung last won the Indonesia League title in 2014.

Essien's unveiling at the Bandung-based club coincides with their 84th anniversary celebrations.

Watch Essien's Persib Bandung unveiling above.

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