Chelsea FC have made it clear to clubs interested in signing John Obi Mikel that they have to meet the estimated 15 million pounds (about N3.7b) value placed on the Super Eagles attacking midfielder.
Galatasary of Turkey have been in talks with the player, but it is more unlikely that there will be any deal soon as Chelsea insisted on making a permanent deal for the player.
Mikel has a contract with Chelsea till June 2016/17 after he recently signed a new, improved deal at the London club.
It was gathered that representatives of the player were in Dubai to meet with Galatasaray officials and it was there that talks collapsed.
Big-spending Russian club Anzhi have made an offer for Mikel, who has in turn asked for an improvement, while French big spenders Monaco are yet to put an offer on the table for the player.
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Friday, 26 July 2013
Monday, 22 July 2013
Keshi reveals Mikel Obi’s secret
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has revealed the secret of the recent scintillating performances of Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, for the national team.
Mikel, who was named 2nd best player at the FIFA U20 World Cup behind Lionel Messi, had seen his stock drop since those days.
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Mikel celebrates his goal with teammates[/caption]
At one point, Nigerian football fans questioned his loyalty and commitment to the Super Eagles cause, but all that changed at the 2013 Nations Cup, when Mikel turned out five star performances, and he has been on the upward spiral since.
The turn-around came as a result of frank talk between the midfielder and the coach.
Keshi told Mikel to buckle up and show Nigerians that he really is a patriot, and not the I-don’t-care character the press portrays, a source in the NFF said.
Keshi had called him and asked why he is not giving his all to the team. It was a discussion, as Mikel reiterated his patriotism and commitment.
The coach then discussed tactics with Mikel, who is quite intelligent. It was about how the team could get the best out of his game. And the result has been there for all to see.
Mikel has been outstanding for the Eagles, and the good form continued to the Confederations Cup in Brazil, where the Chelsea man stood his ground, especially in the games against Uruguay
Mikel, who was named 2nd best player at the FIFA U20 World Cup behind Lionel Messi, had seen his stock drop since those days.
[caption id="attachment_399805" align="alignnone" width="412"]
Mikel celebrates his goal with teammates[/caption]At one point, Nigerian football fans questioned his loyalty and commitment to the Super Eagles cause, but all that changed at the 2013 Nations Cup, when Mikel turned out five star performances, and he has been on the upward spiral since.
The turn-around came as a result of frank talk between the midfielder and the coach.
Keshi told Mikel to buckle up and show Nigerians that he really is a patriot, and not the I-don’t-care character the press portrays, a source in the NFF said.
Keshi had called him and asked why he is not giving his all to the team. It was a discussion, as Mikel reiterated his patriotism and commitment.
The coach then discussed tactics with Mikel, who is quite intelligent. It was about how the team could get the best out of his game. And the result has been there for all to see.
Mikel has been outstanding for the Eagles, and the good form continued to the Confederations Cup in Brazil, where the Chelsea man stood his ground, especially in the games against Uruguay
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