Chelsea Send Club Legend Obi Mikel Birthday Wishes As Super Eagles Star Turns 32
Published: April 22, 2019English Premier League side Chelsea have sent birthday greetings to their club legend, John Obi Mikel, who is celebrating his birthday today.
Born on April 22, 1987 in Jos, the defensive midfielder is celebrating his 32nd birthday on one of the most important days in the Christian calendar, Easter Monday.
Chelsea posted on Twitter, ''Have a great birthday @Mikel_John_Obi! đđ'', accompanied by a 31-second video clip, highlighting his achievement and the goals he scored during his time at Stamford Bridge.
Signed from Lyn Oslo in 2006 after a bitter transfer dispute involving Manchester United, Mikel went on to make 372 appearances for Chelsea before joining Chinese Super League club Tianjin Teda in January 2017.
Mikel won the Premier League twice, the FA Cup four times, the League Cup twice, and the Champions League and Europa League while at Chelsea.
He was crowned Chelsea's Young Player of the Year in his first season in England.
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