33-year-old free agent John Mikel Obi says he could return to England
Former Chelsea player and Nigeria captain, John Obi Mikel has revealed he is open to returning to England after spending over a decade at Chelsea.
Mikel, 33, is currently without a club after parting ways with Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor by mutual agreement in March due to objections over the club’s insistence that footballers keep playing despite the growing number of Covid-19 cases worldwide at the time.
Mikel has been linked to newly-promoted Premier League side West Bromwich Albion and Championship club Stoke City and has revealed he won’t mind going back to England where he won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, Europa League and other titles.
“Yes, there are interested clubs and England is a strong possibility and why not,” Mikel told BBC Sport.
“We are currently in talks with clubs and there is absolutely no hurry. I can only wait to see what happens.”
Mikel spent 11 years at Chelsea, where he featured in 249 league appearances.
Michael Obi is a fine player known to almost all football lovers
I wish him well everywhere he goes. He is a star
If you could back in England, it is welcome development because I read that you have spent 11 years at Chelsea.
I remember those days when Mikel is Mikel, 2005 when we play against Argentina in final, when morinho still convert him to defensive position. I can’t wait to see him in England. That’s welcome back home.
wow.. Good move
Wow that aweosome.that should be the betterment of the country an team over there.
I will like to see him play in England let him come
Good one for you
All right.
Good move for the Skipper of Nigerian player. Congrats.
I will be happy if you come back to the England. At least you have tried your best.
Are you tired of China?
Make that move so you can end your carrier in a good club.
But Don’t be angry if you always on substitute.