Former Ghana international Michael Essien has renewed his contract with Danish club FC Nordsjælland, signing a new two-year deal to continue as the team’s assistant coach.
Essien’s previous contract was set to expire soon, but the club has confirmed the extension ahead of the upcoming season, securing the services of the former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder until 2027.
The 42-year-old initially joined FC Nordsjælland as a player-coach, and on September 9, 2020, the club officially announced his role as part of the coaching staff. Since then, Essien has become a vital figure within the team’s technical setup.
Holding a UEFA A-license, Essien has also completed specialized UEFA courses focusing on football management and organization.
On the international stage, Essien represented Ghana at the 2006 and 2014 FIFA World Cups and earned 59 caps for the Black Stars.
During his club career, he featured for Bastia, Lyon, AC Milan, Panathinaikos, Persib Bandung in Indonesia, and Sabail in Azerbaijan.
In 2024, Essien declined an offer to join Ghana’s national team as assistant coach under Otto Addo, choosing to continue his coaching career in Denmark.
