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Michael Essien has snubbed a move to QPR – as he could not stomach playing for Chelsea’s west London rivals.

The former Blues star has also turned down West Brom as he seeks a new club in Europe.

Ghana midfielder Essien, 32, spent nine years with Chelsea before joining AC Milan a year ago and will be out of contract this summer.

His agent Fabien Piveteau said: “Essien doesn’t want to play in the Premier League for a different side to his old club Chelsea.

“We have turned down offers from both West Brom and QPR.”