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By Neil Maidment
LONDON, July 22 (Reuters) - Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has signed a new five-year contract at Stamford Bridge, the club announced on Tuesday.
"I am very happy here; we have a great team and fantastic fans who have always made me welcome," Essien told the club website (www.chelseafc.com).
"With the addition of the new manager, I am feeling very confident about the season ahead."
Ghanaian Essien, 25, was the fans' 2006/07 Player of the Year and joins Wayne Bridge and Petr Cech in agreeing recent new deals.
"Michael Essien is one of the best midfield players in the world. I have always admired him and it is good for me and for Chelsea that he signs for so long," added new manager Luiz Felipe Scolari.
