`` I have always admired him and it is good news for me and for Chelsea that he signs for so long . '' Ghana international Michael Essien signs new five-year contract with Chelsea . Midfielder follows Petr Cech and Wayne Bridge in agreeing long-term deals . The Blues have signed a host of players this summer including Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona for £50m, Fernando Torres from Liverpool for £50 million and David Luiz from Porto for £30 million. Dutch defender Khalid Boulahrouz leaves Chelsea for Stuttgart on 4-year deal .
Ghana international Michael Essien signs new five-year contract with Chelsea . Midfielder follows Petr Cech and Wayne Bridge in agreeing long-term deals . The Blues have signed a host of players this summer including Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona for £50m, Fernando Torres from Liverpool for £50 million and David Luiz from Porto for £30 million. Dutch defender Khalid Boulahrouz leaves Chelsea for Stuttgart on 4-year deal .