Michael Essien Says Seeing Andreas Schjelderup at Real Madrid Would Be Fantastic

Michael Essien said seeing Andreas Schjelderup at Real Madrid would be fantastic. He made the comment while discussing Barcelona's recent scouting target. Essien featured for Real Madrid in the 2012‑13 campaign. His spell at the Spanish club was a season‑long loan from Chelsea. Barcelona’s latest object of interest is 21‑year‑old Norwegian striker Andreas Schjelderup. Schjelderup is currently contracted to Benfica. The Catalan side added him to its radar only a few months ago. Essien and Schjelderup played together in Danish football many years ago. The former Chelsea midfielder, now 43, recalled the early connection with the 21‑year‑old forward. Essien’s comments underscore the attention Schjelderup receives from top European clubs. Barcelona will continue to monitor Schjelderup’s progress.