Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien says he is loving life at
Stamford Bridge and would like to extend his contract with the
Premiership champions.
The 24-year-old Ghana international joined the Blues in the summer
of 2005 for £24million from French powerhouse Lyon and is under
contract until the summer of 2010.
However, Essien is already eyeing an even longer time with
Chelsea.
He told the Sunday Mirror: "I am very happy in England and love
Chelsea. I'd 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. 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."
Essien has made 68 appearances for the Blues, scoring five
goals.
Mirror at http://gareth4soccertime.blogspot.com/2006/12/essien-eyes-blues-extension.html.