Greek Super League giants Panathinaikos have paid the debts owned Ghana midfielder Michael Essien in order to escape relegation punishment after they were ordered by court to settle the player. Essien, 35, signed a two-year deal with Panathaniakos in 2015 as a free agent in a deal that made him the club’s highest earner – … Read more
Greek side Panathinaikos have disclosed that they will not be worried if they lose the legal battle to Essien following the Ghanaian’s action against the team after mutually terminating his contract. Panathinaikos are expected to dash out over €600k to the former Chelsea star but have failed to honour their promise compelling the Ghanaian to … Read more
Former Chelsea midfielder, Michael Essien, is in talks with Croatian club HNK Rijeka over a possible move. The 34-year-old is in advanced talks with the European club as he seeks to resurrect his career. Essien has been a free agent since he was released by Greek giants Panathinaikos. The Ghana international is currently embroiled in … Read more
Greek club, Panathinaikos have accused former Chelsea and Ghana midfielder, Michael Essien of blackmail, saying the player is demanding €651,000 compensation that he does not deserve. Essien is reported to have filed a case at the Finance Dispute Resolution chamber of the Greek Football Federation on Monday, February 13, 2017 demanding a €651,000 as severance … Read more
Ex-Ghana international Michael Essien has launched scathing attacks Panathinaikos President and Management, claiming they are collapsing the Greek club. The ex-Real Madrid, Chelsea and AC Milan star spent a season with the former Super League winners but exited after his contract ran out. Panathinaikos have failed to make impact in both European and domestic competitions. … Read more
Black Stars midfielder Wakaso Mubarak flourished for Panathinaikos as the Greek side sealed a Europa League play-off after their 2-0 away win over Swedish side AIK. Goals from 26-year-old Víctor Ibarbo and Swedish striker Marcus Berg gave Panathinaikos an away win and a 3-0 aggregate scoreline to push them into the next round of the … Read more