Officially, Essien Joined Persib Bandung

Footballpedia.net - Michael Essien finally officially joined Persib Bandung, said a statement from the manager of  Persib, Umuh Mukhtar.

"Essien has been authorized by us so later stayed to live in Jakarta all clean up with Mr. Glen. Hopefully Persib will be better," said Umuh in the event's 84th Persib birthday.

Essien who is a former Chelsea and AC Milan player will be contracted Persib during the year ahead. Umuh say if the contract value great Essien though not mention details of the amount.

Essien's presence will be able to bring Persib be a champion League one that will unfold this season. In addition, to improve the quality of Indonesian competition, especially Essien himself had a commitment to advancing Indonesian football.

"He (Essien) a good man and want to promote soccer in Indonesia and with the consideration that he wants to play in Indonesia," added Umuh.

he said, bringing a class player Essien is not easy. It took many months to approach Essien finally decided to accept the offer Maung Bandung.

But this effort is called Umuh worth the result. He is confident Essien's presence will be vital for Persib once going to be the new role model for Bobotoh.

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"I am very happy there Essien. It must also Bobotoh. Essien is a gift for the birthday of Persib. Gift for Bobotoh," said Umuh.