Michael Essien is looking forward to returning to Chelsea and working again for Jose Mourinho.

The pair were together last season at Real Madrid.

"I had a good year away with Real Madrid," he told chelseafc.com. "I really enjoyed the experience and working with Jose Mourinho again, and I am looking forward to seeing him again after my holidays. I was very happy to hear he was appointed the new manager, and I hope we can be successful next season."