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0 Former Ghana international Michael Essien has acknowledged Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey as superior to himself during his playing days.
Essien, a midfield powerhouse in his prime, shared his admiration for Partey, who has become a key figure for both Arsenal and the Black Stars.
In an interview with Sporty FM, Essien, who enjoyed a stellar career with clubs like Chelsea, Lyon, and Real Madrid, admitted that he would choose Partey over himself.
“Between myself and Thomas Partey in prime, I don’t think I will pick myself,” Essien remarked. “I will go for Partey. He is a fantastic midfielder, you know. He is a talented player making waves in Europe.”
Essien, who won the UEFA Champions League and two Premier League titles with Chelsea, also expressed a desire to have played 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,” he added.
Partey, who joined Arsenal from Atlético Madrid in 2020, has cemented his reputation as one of the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League, earning praise from one of Ghana’s all-time greats.
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