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Jose Mourinho's phone call with Michael Essien after hearing Arsenal transfer rumours

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Jose Mourinho did everything in his power to stop Michael Essien leaving Chelsea in order to join bitter rivals Arsenal when the midfielder's time in west London was coming to a close.

Essien was a vital cog in Mourinho's Chelsea midfield during the Portuguese manager's first stint as Stamford Bridge supremo.

The former Ghana international made 256 appearances, scored 25 goals - including a world class strike against the Gunners - and won two Premier Leagues and a Champions League.

But when Mourinho, who was now in charge at Real Madrid, heard that Essien was wanted by Arsenal he stepped in and made sure the pair were reunited at the Bernabeu. "I was with Chelsea in Monaco for the Super Cup and a strange number called me but I didn't want

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