Michael Essien bids John Terry farewell

Former Black Stars midfielder Michael Essien has wished his former teammate John Terry after the Englishman announced his retirement from football.

John Terry announced his retirement from football on Sunday after 23 years in the game. Terry, 37, has been without a club since leaving Championship side Aston Villa in the summer.

Michael Essien wished Terry the very best in his life after football on Twitter.

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All the best #Captain.New beginning and a new start and I wish you all the best in the next phase of your footballing career. You were one of the best leaders I ever played with. Thank you for the memories Georgie pic.twitter.com/ynkNGLyI7A

— Michael Essien® (@MichaelEssien) October 7, 2018

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