Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien is positive he will soon be counted among the elite coaches in the world.
The Black Stars legend is confident he is part of the next generations of retired footballers to become great managers.
Essien has been at FC Nordsjaelland while taking his coaching courses as well.
“I think it’s just a matter of time before you start seeing our generation of footballers becoming top-level coaches [in Europe].”
“If you are smart enough and you have a passion for the game and still want to do something in and around the sport.
The opportunities will come,” Essien told DW.
Since ending his career, the former Chelsea defensive midfielder has been at Nordsjaelland learning to earn experience in his new found dream.
Essien also revealed that his love for coaching was boosted by happiness when he’s around footballers.
“I’m doing my badges because I love being around the players on the pitch, and I stay very close to them, talking to them, giving them advice and stuff like that.
“It makes me happy, rather than sitting in the office or on the phone talking to people,”
He continued: “People think that because you’ve been a professional player at the highest levels, it is easy to get into coaching.
“But it’s totally different. That’s why I have managed to take my time and take it day by day.”
