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John
Mikel Obi
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After ten years at the
Stamford Bridge, Super Eagles team captain, John Obi Mikel, has been told to
look somewhere else for his club career.
Media
report continues:
Mikel,
29, a former Lyn Oslo starlet has been on the books of the London team since
2006. But Chelsea Manager Antonio Conte confirmed yesterday that the holding
midfielder has not yet been offered a new deal.
“In
every squad, there are players who arrive at the end of their contract and then
together the club will take a decision,” Conte told reporters yesterday
afternoon. “The most important thing is that Mikel is working very well. I am
pleased with his work rate.”
Signs
that Mikel might be declared surplus to requirement at the Stamford Bridge
appeared on the wall long ago, as he was not considered good enough for a
single appearance for the club since September despite being fit.
According
to www.Allnigeriasoccer.com, some clubs based in France, Turkey, Italy, United
States and China are monitoring the situation of Mikel and will swoop for him
if he leaves Chelsea.
Mikel
had said recently that he is making plans for life after final year of his
contract at Stamford Bridge. The Nigerian, who has made more than 350
appearances in all competitions since joining Chelsea from Lyn Oslo in June
2006, told Goal.com he will talk to interested clubs in January if he is not
offered an extension.
Mikel is the club’s longest-serving player behind John Terry and has won every major club trophy at Stamford Bridge. Under interim manager Guus Hiddink last season, Mikel a regular starter at Chelsea, regaining a level of prominence before falling back down the pecking order following the arrivals of coach Antonio Conte.
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