The former Chelsea star burdened that main coaching, addressing the media, and managing different duties demand extra expertise.
Nevertheless, Essien stays open to a training position sooner or later, as soon as he feels he’s prepared for it.
“For now, I’m not thinking about being a head coach; it’s too stressful. Being in charge with the media and cameras constantly around isn’t for me right now. But who knows, maybe one day I’ll want to do it if the time is right,” he acknowledged.
Essien accomplished his UEFA License A training qualification in 2023 and is at the moment serving as assistant supervisor at Nordsjaelland FC in Denmark.
The 42-year-old has been with the Danish membership since 2020, gaining helpful expertise whereas finishing his teaching course.
In March 2024, Essien was thought of for the Black Stars position, however the Ghana Football Association finally appointed Otto Addo.
After retiring from soccer in 2020, Essien capped off a distinguished enjoying profession that noticed him function for high European golf equipment like Lyon, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and AC Milan.
He spent 9 years at Chelsea, the place he turned a membership legend.