Michael Essien

Panathinaikos snaps up Ghana midfielder Essien

Experienced Ghana midfielder Michael Essien joined Panathinaikos on a two-year contract as a free agent on Tuesday at the end of an 18-month deal with AC Milan.

"I am very happy to be here and I'm very much looking forward to starting my new career with Panathinaikos,ยป the 32-year-old Essien told reporters.