Ghana Midfielder Michael Essien Becomes Highest-Paid Player In Indonesia

Ghana midfielder Michael Essien is now the highest paid player in Indonesia with a reported yearly wages of $647,000 at Persib Bandung.
The 33-year-old joined Persib as the Club’s biggest ever signing early this month.

Essien according to reports has outmanned former Australian star Sergio van Dijk who previously received $337,000 to become the highest paid player in the Indonesian top-flight.

“Some of you have known Essien’s contract, he’s now the highest-paid footballer in Indonesia,” Persib team manager Umuh Muchtar said on Wednesday (15/03), as quoted by state-news agency Antara.

The Ghanaian international moved to the Asian country after six months without a Club having terminated his contract with Greek side Panathiniakos.

He has also enjoyed stints with AC Milan and Real Madrid.