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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has agreed for Michael Essien to leave the English club this month and Italy could be the next destination for the Ghana international, the player�s agent has revealed. Even though no Serie A club has made contact with Essien his agent Fabian Piveteau will not rule out a move to the Italian top-flight if an interest is expressed. The Ghana midfielder spent last season on loan with Jos� Mourinho at Real Madrid, but has managed just three Premier League appearances this term. The 31-year-old has been omitted from Chelsea�s Champions League squad so far this season. His agent Fabian Piveteau says Mourinho has agreed for Essien to leave the club and has not ruled out a move to one of Italy�s biggest clubs. �He will leave Chelsea. He wants to play more, and after talking to Mourinho has made this decision,� Piveteau said.