Muntari maintains Essien arrival hope

Sulley Muntari admits Michael Essien persuaded him to join Inter Milan and hopes his fellow Ghanaian will join him in Italy.

Muntari: Advised by Essien
Muntari: Advised by Essien

Inter signed Muntari from Portsmouth in the summer and the midfielder has impressed for the Serie A leaders.

He discussed the move with Chelsea ace Essien, who played under current Inter coach Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge.

Muntari confirmed Essien's role in his transfer and he revealed his wish for his compatriot to play alongside him at the Giuseppe Meazza.

"Essien is like a brother to me," Muntari told the Gazzetta dello Sport.

"When the chance to join Inter arrived, he called me and said, 'Go without fear, Mourinho is there. With him you'll feel really good'.

"At Chelsea, Michael felt really good with him. Mourinho is the most complete coach I have ever had.

"I already enjoy playing with Michael in the national team and hopefully he will move here too."

Your Comments

chelsea_till_i_die (Chelsea fan)

"marmottehouse (Manchester United fan) contracts speak loader than words you idiot!"

marmottehouse (Manchester United fan)

"you wish,Essien's not bound to chelsea,and he like mourinho,just like drogba!

"

marmottehouse (Manchester United fan)

"you wish,Essien's not bound to chelsea,and he like mourinho,just like drogba!

"

chelsea_till_i_die (Chelsea fan)

"Dont be silly mate, hes at chelsea for life."

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