According to Gazzetta.gr, former Ghanaian international defensive midfielder Michael Essien (33), playing for Panathinaikos since last summer and currently on a deal with Greek giants until June 2017, has just declined a rich offer coming from Shanghai SIPG (which offered 3 million euros to the club as well). Former Chelsea, Real Madrid, Olympique Lyon and AC Milan player is however likely to leave next summer.
Source: transfermarketweb.com