Australian top-flight side Wellington Phoenix is set to complete the signing of former Ghana International Michael Essien in the on-going transfer window.
According to media reports, the Yellow and Black lads are closing in on securing the signature of one of the biggest coups in the history of the A-League as the two parties are in advance stage of negotiations.
Essien, 36 is a free-agent and has been without a club since leaving Indonesian side Persib Bandung in 2018.
The former African Player of the Year began his professional career in France with Bastia and Lyon but it was his move to EPL giants Chelsea that shot him to superstardom.
In a nine-year career at Stamford Bridge, the tough-tackling midfielder won two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, a League Cup and the UEFA Champions League in 2012.
The defensive midfielder also had stints with Real Madrid, AC Milan and lately in Greece with Panathinaikos.