Following the campaign , in which Bastia finished mid-table for the third consecutive season , Essien drew interest from Paris Saint-Germain , Lyon , and Marseille. Paris Saint-Germain made Bastia the best offer and it was accepted , but Essien rejected PSG 's contract offer , and instead agreed terms with the two-time defending champions Lyon , who paid Bastia €7.8 million for the transfer .
Michael Essien rejected the offer from Paris Saint-Germain and signed with the two-time defending champions , Lyon .