Sabail FK Confirm Michael Essien's Exit

Azerbaijani club Sabail FK have confirmed the departure of Michael Essien after a year.

The 2012 Champions League winner joined Sabail FK on a one-year deal last summer after leaving Indonesian outfit Persib Bandung.

Essien made a total of 14 appearances, scored once and also named Head coach for the U19 side.

The statement on the club’s handle read
‘We all enjoyed working in a team with you! Thank you for everything you do for the club! Good luck, Michael!

Good luck, Michael! It was a great pleasure for everyone in “Sabail” to work with you! Thank you for everything you did for the team!.

The Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan ace have 58 caps for Ghana and scored 9 goals