 Essien has been in buccaneering form this season for Chelsea |
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien says he would be willing to extend his contract with the Stamford Bridge club. Ghana international Essien was signed from Lyon for �24m in August 2005 and signed a five-year deal.
"I am very happy in England and love Chelsea," the 24-year-old told the Sunday Mirror. "I would 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."
Essien has been one of Chelsea's star performers this season, with his all-action displays, and he scored the equaliser against Arsenal on 10 December with a thunderous long-range drive.
He concedes he took time to settle in the top flight after a low-key first campaign for the Premiership champions but added: "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."
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