“Joining Chelsea was the best decision of my life”- Ex-Super Eagles star

The retired Tremendous Eagles star was near becoming a member of Manchester United, however ultimately, his switch to Chelsea was rewarding 

Tremendous Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed that becoming a member of London giants Chelsea was the perfect resolution of his life.

After impressing on the Below-20 World Cup in 2005, Mikel caught the attention of Legendary Manchester United coach Sir Alex Fergusson, who wished to signal him in 2006.

The then 17-year-old star was very near finishing the switch, and in response to reviews, he had already signed a contract with the Crimson Devils.

Nonetheless, Mikel opted for a transfer to Chelsea on the final minute, in one of the controversial offers in switch historical past.

The 35-year-old referred to as time on his profession final week, and he was not wanting encomiums.

Mikel was illustrious at Chelsea, and he stays one of the adorned Nigerian gamers. Mikel received the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup.

The Ex-international is content material together with his success, throughout his time in London, and he believes that transferring to Chelsea was the perfect factor to do in any case.

“I don’t remorse any resolution I made as a result of I loved the whole lot I achieved at Chelsea – it’s the perfect resolution I’ve ever made in my life,” Mikel informed BBC Sport Africa.

“I signed a pre-contract for Manchester United after I was 17. In case you are a child and also you see Sir Alex Ferguson proper in entrance of you with the contract, in fact, you’ll be tempted.”

“I acted as a younger child and as quickly as Chelsea heard the information, they got here and received me out of Norway.

“That’s when individuals began saying that I used to be kidnapped. It wasn’t an amazing second for me then. I simply wished to play soccer as a result of I used to be so younger,” Mikel added.

Mikel left Chelsea in 2017, after which he had spells in Tianjin TEDA, Middlesbrough, Trabzonspor, Stoke Metropolis, and Kuwait. Nonetheless, he was unable so as to add extra trophies to his cupboard after he left the Blues.