Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien is on the verge of joining Melbourne Victory, reports the Herald Sun.
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Essien, 33, will be signed as a Guest Marquee player.
FFA boss David Gallop confirmed that a club had begun the process of meeting the criteria.
"FFA has had an approach from a A-League club in relation to using a portion of the Marquee Guest Fund to bring Michael Essien to the A-League as a Full Season Guest Marquee Player," Gallop told the Herald Sun.
"Michael Essien has had a tremendous domestic and international career, which qualifies him for a position on a Player Roster as a Full Season Guest Marquee Player and we have come to an agreed financial contribution if a club was to come to an agreement.'"
The Ghanaian has had a decorated career, winning both the Champions League and Premier League with Chelsea.