Former Ghana star midfielder Michael Essien has praised French Ligue 1 giant Olympic Lyon ahead of Ernest Nuamah’s official announcement.
The Chelsea legend played at Lyon, winning two League titles and playing consistently in the UEFA Champions League for the club.
According to him, joining the club was a right step for him as a young player which helped shaped his career.
“It moved me from being a young player to a senior player at a big club, so, it helped me grow up and feature on the big stage,” said Essien in an interview, as quoted by 3 Sports. “I gained a lot of experience in a short space of time,” he added.
Essien won two Ligue 1 titles and was a key member of the successful Lyon side in the early 2000’s.
“I think the set-up of the club as a whole and the longevity of the president [has helped],” he said, “there has been continuity and they also know how to develop good players. The two titles and Champions League games will be my favourite memories.”
Another Ghana Ernest Nuamah has completed his mandatory medical test and will be announced as the new player for the team soon.
