“A pleasure to play with you” – former England star hails Mikel on retirement

The Nigerian legend referred to as it quits on his skilled profession, and he has obtained quite a lot of plaudits

Former England and Chelsea captain John Terry took to social media to reward and congratulate former Nigeria worldwide Mikel Obi on his retirement.

Mikel and Terry performed collectively whereas they have been at Chelsea, and so they had quite a lot of reminiscences collectively. The duo gained Chelsea’s first Champions League trophy collectively, Premier League titles, and FA Cup trophies.

Terry retired in 2018, after 17 years at Chelsea. In the meantime, Mikel introduced his retirement on Tuesday after a profession that spanned 17 years.

The 35-year-old retires as one of the vital embellished Tremendous Eagles gamers. Mikel gained all the pieces potential throughout his time at Chelsea in England.

Following his announcement, Mikel has obtained quite a lot of plaudits from followers, ex-players – Chelsea teammates, Nationwide teammates, and even coaches.

Terry didn’t mince phrases as he despatched a congratulatory message to his 35-year-old former teammate.

Congratulations in your retirement, John Mikel Obi.

An honor teaching you on the FIFA U17 World Cup 2003, AFCON 2006 & AFCON 2008.

Benefit from the good life. pic.twitter.com/azxOaSxoVI

— Austin Eguavoen (@coacheguavoen) September 27, 2022

Get pleasure from your retirement, @Mikel_John_Obi!

Thanks for the reminiscences. pic.twitter.com/xK9EnCo4XE

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 27, 2022

Thanks for the reminiscences and goodluck @mikel_john_obi #MikelTheBest pic.twitter.com/pn4s2kiA9v

— The NFF (@thenff) September 27, 2022

John Mikel Obi gained all the pieces for membership and nation. Essentially the most embellished Nigerian footballer.

Premier League
FA Cup
Champions League
Europa League
League Cup
Africa Nation’s Cup
Olympics

Captain. Chief. Legend. pic.twitter.com/Zy4NMkowGr

— Bolarinwa Olajide (@iambolar) September 27, 2022

John Obi Mikel has extra PL titles (2) than PL objectives (1).

◉ 3x FA Cup
◉ 2x Premier League
◉ 1x AFCON
◉ 1x UCL
◉ 1x UEL

Get pleasure from retirement, @mikel_john_obi. pic.twitter.com/cC5ppvGyx4

— Squawka (@Squawka) September 27, 2022

First noticed him as a factor, scraggly and lanky 14 yr previous on the Police Area close to Prisons in Jos.

That boy later captained the @NGSuperEagles and gained tons of trophies in his 20 yr profession.

In the present day,John Mikel Obi has introduced his retirement from soccer.

Thanks Nchukube! pic.twitter.com/URxMae6Mg9

— Andrew Randa (@RandaAndrew) September 27, 2022

Fare thee effectively, John Mikel Obi. One in all Nigeria’s GOATs. A midfielder of peerless intelligence, grace and nonchalance. Additionally a polarizing determine and an emblem of remorse for a lot of. Thanks for #3.

— Solace Chukwu (@TheOddSolace) September 27, 2022

You have been distinctive on the pitch and Inspirational off the pitch.Joyful retirement Skippo. … @mikel_john_obi pic.twitter.com/YnwJvpCy73

— MSimon27 (@Simon27Moses) September 27, 2022

He Made a few of us (youthful Technology) to Like Chelsea ,he was A Skilled to the Core,he gave all the pieces for Membership and Nation ,he gained The whole lot there may be to be gained in Membership Soccer. Thanks John Obi Mikel ,we want you the easiest in your Future Endeavour #Legend

— Adaeze Michael (@Adaeze_michael) September 27, 2022

@mikel_john_obi
What a participant , What a person.
LEGEND
Get pleasure from retirement @ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/TfBd7wTeIM

— John Terry (@JohnTerry26) September 27, 2022

John Mikel Obi was well worth the hype.

Premier League
FA Cup
Champions League
Europa League
League Cup
Africa Nation’s Cup
Olympics

Thanks for the reminiscences. pic.twitter.com/3sdJDLFhuO

— Kelechi Nkoro(Don Kelenioni) (@K1Says) September 27, 2022