Michael Essien has pleaded with Lyon to let him go so that he can join Chelsea. “I want to leave. I want to play in England at Chelsea,” the 22-year-old told French sports daily L’Equipe.

Michael Essien has pleaded with Lyon to let him go so that he can join Chelsea. “I want to leave. I want to play in England at Chelsea,” the 22-year-old told French sports daily L’Equipe.