What was significant about Essien's transfer fee to Chelsea?
It was the smallest fee ever
It was the highest for an African footballer at the time
It was paid in instalments
It included a player swap
Answer
The transfer fee paid for Essien by Chelsea was the highest for an African footballer at the time. He joined the club from Lyon in 2005, for a fee of £24.4 million. This was a significant amount of money for a player from Africa at the time, and it showed the faith that Chelsea had in Essien's ability.
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