Chelsea legend Michael Essien has been a free agent after he was released by Greek club Panathinaikos and the 34-year-old has been training at Chelsea to keep his fitness as he searched for a new club.

Essien has found a new club and he would be joining Indonesian side Persib Bandung, it has been confirmed.

Essien was one of the best midfielders in the world at his peak and he won several titles with Chelsea including two Premier League title and one Champions League.

Essien signed a one-year contract with his new club and will wear his favourite jersey number five with his new club.