Chelsea legend Michael Essien is reportedly closing in on a surprise transfer to Croatian club HNK Rijeka after a brief stint back training with the Blues.
Michael Essien linked with shock move to HNK Rijeka
Radio Rijeka reports that Essien is about to sign a deal with the Croatian table-toppers
The Chelsea legend hasn’t played since leaving Panathinaikos in August.
And according to Radio Rijeka, the 34-year-old is on the verge of making a move to the Adriatic coast.
HNK Rijeka are currently six points clear of Dinamo Zagreb at the top of the Croatian league.
Essien will be hoping he enjoys a more fruitful spell in Croatia than he did in Athens.
The Ghanaian’s time at Panathinaikos was marred by injury and an ongoing legal dispute.
Essien had a year on his contract with the Greek side and claims he was released without his consent.
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