Former Lyon and Chelsea star Michael Essien has joined the coaching staff of Danish side Nordsjaelland for the 20/21-season.
The 37-year-old is taking a big step towards his coaching dreams, having long talked about his ambition.
“The former Black Star and pro player, Michael Essien, is joining our coaching staff this season 🔥 He’s gonna assist the coaches and participate in the training sessions alongside the players” the Wild Tigers announced on their official social media on Wednesday.
Essien has enjoyed a sparkling playing career, having featured for the likes of Olympique Lyon, Real Madrid, Ac Milan and Chelsea, with whom he won the Champions League in 2012.
He joins Ghanaian coach Mas-Ud Didi Draman in Nordsjaelland’s coaching staff while former international teammates Derek Boateng and Laryea Kingston also work with the outfit in other technical capacities.