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 ??”