The dynamic midfielder was positive about being reunited with Jose Mourinho after moving from Chelsea on transfer deadline day, but admitted he was surprised to have moved to Madrid.
"When I returned to Chelsea I never imagined that this could happen, but football is full of surprises," Essien said.
Essien, who recently became the first Ghanaian player to feature in El Clasico, told Marca.com: "It's no secret that Jose Mourinho has had a huge influence on my career since I arrived in England.
"So when he showed an interest in bringing me to Madrid I did not hesitate at all. One minute I was preparing to play in the Super Cup in Monaco and the next I was packing to travel to Madrid.
He continued: "Mourinho expects his players to work hard, and he always demands the most of them. He aspires to win all competition, he is a winner and he will always be a winner."
Essien won the Champions League with Chelsea last season and he hopes to help Madrid record a 10th European trophy.
"It would be a great achievement for the club and for city, and it would also be great, at a personal level, to win two consecutive Champions Leagues."
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