official Q&A with the player, some might been surprised to hear him make a point of his admiration for former Blues star and compatriot Micheal Essien.
When asked who his hero was, Partey stated: “Micheal Essien because he is one of the best players Ghana has ever had”.Going further, when asked to name his pick for the greatest footballer ever, Partey also said Essien: "because he is my hero and he is my idol."Arsenal fans may be prepared to forgive Partey given the country connection between the two players.Essien played 249 times for Arsenal’s London rivals, winning two Premier League titles and the Champions League in his nine seasons at the club.The midfielder also scored a memorable long-range effort against the Gunners in a 1-1 draw.
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