Mysterious Contract Value, Essien Plotted Became Attacking Midfielder
Mysterious Contract Value, Essien Plotted Became Attacking Midfielder
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BANDUNG - Michael Essien be shocking for Indonesian football news after he officially joined to Persib Bandung today.
In terms of price, obviously Persib not get it on cheap. Moreover, Essien been crisscrossing along with major European clubs such as Lyon, Chelsea, AC Milan, Real Madrid and Panathinaikos.
In his last club, Essien reportedly contracted at a price of more than Rp11 billion a year. But the contract was not finished with Panathinaikos. Commencing September 2016, Essien status is free agent or has no contract with any club.
Then, how value of contracts awarded to transport Essien to Persib Bandung? PT Persib Bandung Bermartabat (PBB) conference closing price of this Ghanaian players.
"I can not called the price," said Teddy Tjahjono, representing the directors of the PT PBB on Tuesday (14/3).
He remains reluctant to reveal the Essien contract value. The same thing applies to other players Persib contract value is never disclosed after becoming a professional club.
But specifically for Essien, this Ghanaian is reportedly become most expensive player in Indonesia football history. It was natural that given to Essien who has a record of outstanding trip during his career.
To bring Essien, Persib have to fight extra hard. Various seduction promised Persib death until Essien heart melted.
"The process of bringing Essien is quite difficult, for months we approached Essien and gratitude he could now be here," said Teddy.
PT PBB itself successfully closed the meeting plan to bring Essien. Though the plan was already a few months ago. Worrying Essien not be recruited into the reason why PT PBB withholding information about Essien. After Essien actually join Persib, a new player officially announced.
"This is not an impromptu plan. It has been planned for months. I'm glad he came and during this time we could shut Essien information about this," said coach Djadjang Nurdjaman.
Essien arrival can actually be considered contrary to the needs of Persib. What else coach Djadjang Nurjaman himself has declared itself in dire need of reinforcements in Maung Bandung attack , while Essien is known as a midfield anchor.
However, Djadjang insists Essien is not only able to play in one position. The coach plans to plot this Ghanaian more forward and play the role of attacking midfielder. Thus, there was no significant change in the scheme of post presence Persib Essien.
"No (change scheme), just as I know he is a player in the position of holding midfielder, but he could have an advantage with the attacking midfielder position," he said at Graha Persib Bandung on Tuesday (14/3).
"I think with the influx of Essien, we could have an alternative. Although he often played in the position of holding midfielder but with the way the game he could dribbling, shooting, and even score goals. So maybe we can play as attacking midfielder, live see the situation like what in court later, "he added.
Djadjang also dismissed sentiments that call this recruitment as panic buying Persib to return to the club after failing to champion the trend in last season's competition Indonesia Soccer Championship and the Presidents Cup 2017 a few days later.
"Thank God, we could be sealed before coming surprises today. Actually, this is not an impromptu, but it's been running for three weeks to one month until we can realize a player that we hope to help the team in the league later on," he concluded.
In terms of price, obviously Persib not get it on cheap. Moreover, Essien been crisscrossing along with major European clubs such as Lyon, Chelsea, AC Milan, Real Madrid and Panathinaikos.
In his last club, Essien reportedly contracted at a price of more than Rp11 billion a year. But the contract was not finished with Panathinaikos. Commencing September 2016, Essien status is free agent or has no contract with any club.
Then, how value of contracts awarded to transport Essien to Persib Bandung? PT Persib Bandung Bermartabat (PBB) conference closing price of this Ghanaian players.
"I can not called the price," said Teddy Tjahjono, representing the directors of the PT PBB on Tuesday (14/3).
He remains reluctant to reveal the Essien contract value. The same thing applies to other players Persib contract value is never disclosed after becoming a professional club.
But specifically for Essien, this Ghanaian is reportedly become most expensive player in Indonesia football history. It was natural that given to Essien who has a record of outstanding trip during his career.
To bring Essien, Persib have to fight extra hard. Various seduction promised Persib death until Essien heart melted.
"The process of bringing Essien is quite difficult, for months we approached Essien and gratitude he could now be here," said Teddy.
PT PBB itself successfully closed the meeting plan to bring Essien. Though the plan was already a few months ago. Worrying Essien not be recruited into the reason why PT PBB withholding information about Essien. After Essien actually join Persib, a new player officially announced.
"This is not an impromptu plan. It has been planned for months. I'm glad he came and during this time we could shut Essien information about this," said coach Djadjang Nurdjaman.
Essien arrival can actually be considered contrary to the needs of Persib. What else coach Djadjang Nurjaman himself has declared itself in dire need of reinforcements in Maung Bandung attack , while Essien is known as a midfield anchor.
However, Djadjang insists Essien is not only able to play in one position. The coach plans to plot this Ghanaian more forward and play the role of attacking midfielder. Thus, there was no significant change in the scheme of post presence Persib Essien.
"No (change scheme), just as I know he is a player in the position of holding midfielder, but he could have an advantage with the attacking midfielder position," he said at Graha Persib Bandung on Tuesday (14/3).
"I think with the influx of Essien, we could have an alternative. Although he often played in the position of holding midfielder but with the way the game he could dribbling, shooting, and even score goals. So maybe we can play as attacking midfielder, live see the situation like what in court later, "he added.
Djadjang also dismissed sentiments that call this recruitment as panic buying Persib to return to the club after failing to champion the trend in last season's competition Indonesia Soccer Championship and the Presidents Cup 2017 a few days later.
"Thank God, we could be sealed before coming surprises today. Actually, this is not an impromptu, but it's been running for three weeks to one month until we can realize a player that we hope to help the team in the league later on," he concluded.
(rnz)
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