Official : Tianjin Teda Finally Confirm Capture Of Chelsea And Nigeria Hero Mikel

Published: January 26, 2017

Chinese Super League club Tianjin Teda finally announced the capture of John Obi Mikel on Thursday January 26, 20 days after Chelsea informed they have parted company with the Nigeria international.

While the financial terms and duration of the contract were not revealed by Tianjin Teda, it is understood that the central midfielder has put pen to paper on a three-year deal, and will earn around seven million pounds per season.

“We are honored to announce: Nigeria player, former Premier League Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel joined the Tianjin Teda Yili football team, ” Tianjin Teda said on their official website.

“We would like to sincerely thank Chelsea, Welcome to TEDA! Welcome to TEDA! Welcome to TEDA! Looking forward to your replicating your performance here!

Mikel, 30, was at Chelsea for ten and a half years, and netted 6 goals in 372 appearances.

During Tianjin Teda’s training camp in Spain, he played with the number ten jersey .

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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