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Former Ghana international Michael Essien has expressed his admiration for Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, acknowledging the current player as superior to himself during his playing days.
Essien, known for his dynamic performances in midfield with top clubs like Chelsea, Lyon, and Real Madrid, stated that he would choose Partey over himself if given the option.
“Between myself and Thomas Partey in prime, I don’t think I will pick myself,” Essien said. “I will go for Partey. He is a fantastic midfielder, you know. He is a talented player making waves in Europe.”
The former Chelsea star, who won the UEFA Champions League and two Premier League titles, also revealed that he would have loved the opportunity to play alongside Partey.
“He is one player I’d liked to play alongside, but it will never happen. It is their time at the Black Stars now, so we have to support them and hopefully, they can take it from where we left off,” Essien added.
Partey, who joined Arsenal from Atlético Madrid in 2020, has become one of the Premier League’s top defensive midfielders, earning admiration not only from fans but also from Ghana’s football legends like Essien.