Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien is not leaving Indonesian side Persib Bandung, his coach Mario Gomez has affirmed.
Recently reports emanated, Essien was in talks with some clubs in South Korea for a possible switch.
But coach Gomez insists Essien is big to his plans and won't allow him to leave the club.
"I do not know, we're just here, it's just rumors that's all," said Mario Gomez.
Essien's agent Amougou Mathieu revealed sometime ago that his client will stay with the Blue Prince for the upcoming season.
"Essien is still in Persib with Ezechiel N'Douassel on a one-year contract," said Mathieu, quoted by SuperBall.id and BolaSport.com from Ghanasoccernet.com
Essien is still a core member of Mario Gomez's team as he was involved in the side's President's Cup match against Sriwijaya FC on Tuesday.
He played for 70 minutes before being replaced Hariono.