BREAKING: Former Super Eagles Captain John Obi Mikel Retires

Former Captain of the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria, John Mikel Obi, has introduced his retirement from lively soccer.

The previous Chelsea midfielder made this recognized to the general public by his social media.

“There’s a saying that “all good issues should come to an finish”, and for my skilled soccer profession, that day is at present,” wrote on his Instagram web page.

“I look again on the previous 20 years of my profession, and I have to say that I’m very happy with all that I used to be in a position to obtain and extra importantly the human it has helped form.”

“All of this may not have been doable with out the unwavering help of my household, managers, golf equipment, coaches, teammates and most significantly my ever-loyal followers.”

“You supported me by my highs and lows, even on days that I didn’t dwell as much as your expectations. I say a giant thanks.”

“I can even wish to encourage everybody who I’ll have impressed come what may in the middle of my profession to by no means hand over on their desires, for each time you consider quitting, remind your self why you began.”

“This isn’t goodbye, it’s the beginning of one other journey, one other chapter of my life. I look ahead to what the long run holds and I hope you’ll stroll with me. Thanks.”

The previous midfielder was a part of Chelsea facet that gained the 2012 UEFA Champions League title.

Mikel additionally gained two Premier League titles, three FA Cup trophies, the 2007 League Cup and the 2013 Europa League throughout his 11-year stint with Chelsea.

His success was additionally at Worldwide degree as he gained the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013 with Nigeria.

John Obi Mikel began off his youth profession at Plateau United then went overseas to Lyn in Norway on the age of 17.

The 35 year-old was introduced into the limelights with a controversial transfer to Chelsea in 2006 making 249 appearances until 2017.

He had stints in Tianjin TEDA, Middlesbrough, Trabzonspor, Stoke Metropolis and Kuwait SC.

John Obi Mikel spent 18 years in whole taking part in the attractive recreation of soccer.