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Ex-Chelsea star Essien joins Indonesia's Persib

Essien has joined Persib in Indonesia on an initial one-year deal (Photo: AFP)

Former Chelsea, AC Milan and Real Madrid midfielder Michael Essien has signed with Indonesia's Persib Bandung, the club announced Tuesday, the highest-profile player to join a team in the country for years.

The Ghanaian signed a one-year contract for an undisclosed sum to join Persib, which is one of the best clubs in the country.

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