Michael Essien has officially signed for Panathinaikos after his contract with Milan expired.

The Ghana international put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the Greek club.

“I am very happy that I am here and that I will continue my career in Panathinaikos,” said Essien on the official club website.

“I am looking forward to meet my new team and win trophies with my new teammates. I want to give back the love that everyone has shown me and to thank the fans that welcomed me so warmly.”

Michael Essien has officially signed for Panathinaikos after his contract with Milan expired.

The Ghana international put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the Greek club.

“I am very happy that I am here and that I will continue my career in Panathinaikos,” said Essien on the official club website.

“I am looking forward to meet my new team and win trophies with my new teammates. I want to give back the love that everyone has shown me and to thank the fans that welcomed me so warmly.”

The contract is reportedly worth €1.2m per year for the 32-year-old.

Essien joined Milan from Chelsea as a free agent in January 2014.

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