44 Quotes by Michael Essien

When I was little, my dream was to come and play in the Premier League. So when Chelsea came in, I said yes straight away.

I had an amazing time at Chelsea. I can't pinpoint to a specific event, but the best moment was the honour of signing for Chelsea because I was proud to be at such a club.

As a young boy, all we used to watch was the Premier League at that time. I know the FA cup is quite important. It's as important as the Premier League in England. And I had a chance to win it over our biggest rival, and it was also in the new Wembley. It was a great moment.

I like Singapore; it is very clean. People speak English and are warm.

Why haven't I retired? I love this game too much.

Indonesia was good - and crazy, too! It was a great experience to play there. I enjoyed the football. It wasn't easy. It's very hot.

When I'm about to play in a big match, I take things easy.

Everything is good at Cobham. I really enjoy it here. I always have a bit of treatment in the morning, and then I go training. It's good.

I like watching tennis and basketball, but it's not every day you can watch it on TV. I don't play them, though.