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Mikel Obi signs 2-year deal with Turkish Club Trabzonspor

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5 years ago

July 2, 2019

The Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has joined Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor after signing a two-year deal. The deal includes an option for a further year.

The Turkish club have announced the signing of Nigeriain international John Obi Mikel on a permanent deal. He will be joining his Eagles’ teammates Ogenyi Onazi and Anthony Nwakaeme.

Mikel left Championship club Middlesbrough at the end of the 2018-19 season after the completion of his short-term. He is now set for his first adventure in the Turkish top-flight.

The former Chelsea midfielder agreed a two-year deal that will keep him at the Medical Park Arena until 2021 with an option for a further year.

Mikel Obi took to his Instagram page to celebrate the news, he posted

“Thank you for such a warm welcome from all the Trabzon fans. I can’t wait to arrive to Trabzon and have my debut game @trabzonspor. My family and I are very excited for our next chapter in Turkey ??”

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