Tag: Mikel
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‘Osimhem only wants to get what he deserves’ – Mikel on failed Chelsea move
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel admitted that Victor Osimhen nearly joined the club. The Nigeria and now Galatasaray forward had to leave parent club Napoli on loan before the transfer window closed.
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I’m trying to get Osimhen to Chelsea – Mikel
Former Nigeria international John Obi Mikel admits he’s working on Napoli striker Victor Osimhen about joining Chelsea. Obi Mikel says former club Chelsea need a striker like Osimhen.
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Why Chelsea need Osimhen – Mikel Obi
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has said the London club needs to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli. Mikel has been a harsh critic of the new ownership structure at th
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I told Man Utd to get rid of some players – Mourinho
AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho says there’s still players at Manchester United he told to get rid of. Mourinho left United in 2018.
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How 5 Chelsea players convinced Abramovich to sack managers – Mikel
Former Super Eagles John Obi Mikel has opened up on players’ influence on Roman Abramovich to sack managers during his time at Chelsea. Ex-Chelsea owner Abramovich hired 12 managers in the 20 years he was the club’s supremo.
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‘I acted as a young kid’ – Mikel Obi recounts signing for Man Utd
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi says picking Chelsea over Manchester United in a highly controversial transfer in 2006 was the “best decision” of his career. The midfielder, who retired last week at the age of 35, was the subject of a bitter dispute between the Red Devils and the Blues in 2005, before…
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Why Mourinho played me as defensive midfielder – Mikel
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has revealed why former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho played him deeper in the midfield during his time at the London club. Mikel described his time under Jose ‘The Special One’ Mourinho as rewarding.
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Mikel opens up on being kidnapped before Chelsea move
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has cleared the air on rumours that he was kidnapped before moving to Stamford Bridge from Lyn in 2006. Chelsea battled Manchester United to sign Mikel, despite the midfielder having signed a pre-contract with the Red Devils during Sir Alex Ferguson’s regime. Lyn had started rumours that Mikel was…
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Stoke City extend Mikel Obi’s contract
Championship side Stoke City have activated their option to hand former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel a contract extension. The 34-year-old teamed up with the Potters last summer after leaving Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor on a mutual agreement. The midfielder delivered convincing performances during his debut season, featuring in 41 appearances across all…
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Mikel Obi should consider NPFL move – Makinwa
Veteran Nigerian coach Henry Makinwa has encouraged John Obi Mikel to consider a switch to the Nigeria Professional Football League, saying it would be a “massive win” for the Nigerian top flight. Mikel joined EFL Championship side Stoke City on a short-term deal after leaving Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor not long after the coronavirus…