Mikel rejects Turkey, stays with Chelsea

MIKEL Obi has reportedly put himself in the
frame for a fresh Chelsea deal after snubbing a
massive move to Turkey.

The Sun reported that Turkish side Galatasaray
were keen on grabbing the Super Eagles captain,
with a reported £110,000-a-week on the table in
January but he chose to stay at the Bridge.
Another Turkish side Fenerbahce, it was learnt,
are also offering similar amount.

Mikel fell out of favour with Chelsea former
manager Jose Mourinho but has since been a
regular in the first team under caretaker
manager Guus Hiddink. Mikel was also linked
with a move to Qatar at the peak of his rejection
by Mourihno.

Antonio Conte takes over in the summer and
Mikel’s form has paved the way for him to be
part of the Italian’s plans.

The Nigerian has been at Chelsea for 10 years
and has a year left on his deal.

Mikel, who became Nigeria captain last month
just before the match against Egypt, has
rediscovered his touch in recent weeks for the
Stamford Bridge team. The midfielder scored
against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions
League quarter-final in February.