Mikel Obi is unhappy at Chelsea and he could be open to a sensational move to big-spending Russian club, Anzhi Makhachkala.
Close sources to the Nigeria international midfielder said he has been unhappy for some time now at Stamford Bridge under Manager Andre Villas-Boas.
And his escape from his misery could now be Anzhi, who have hired Mikel’s former boss at Chelsea, Guus Hiddink.
“Mikel has clearly made up his mind to quit Chelsea and already there have been some moves by Anzhi to have him,” a top source said.
The Russian club has attracted some big names like Samuel Eto’o, Roberto Carlos and only recently, Yuri Zhirkov left Chelsea to join them.
Mikel’s Chelsea contract still has two more years to run, but lately this season, it has become increasingly clear that he may not have a future there under AVB.
Tuesday night he was an unused sub as Chelsea crashed 3–1 at Napoli to leave their UEFA Champions League hopes again hanging by the thread.
The player’s agent, John Ola Shittu, has insisted Mikel is staying put at Chelsea as “they have not said they do not want him”.
The 24-year-old Mikel joined Chelsea in 2006 after a transfer saga that also involved Manchester United.
He won the English Premier League championship with ‘The Blues’ in the 2009/10 season as well as three winners’ medals in the FA Cup and one such medal in the League Cup.
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Posted: at 23-02-2012 12:00 PM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
My guy be patient there bcos that coach will be sack soon cos the club is bigger than him and he came to ruin chelsea.But if u want to go,not russia cos u are still young to go and kill ur promising future there. You are in my prayers and a better deal will come and may be u will join us here were u can polish ur game more.
Posted: at 23-02-2012 11:27 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
johehizogie at 23-02-2012 11:34 PM (13 years ago) (m)
I think mikel don tire for Big name..wetin be the use of being a football player when you nu dey play games regularly..oboy shine your eyes well well o cos others don pass dis road before..just make wise decision my advice.....
Posted: at 23-02-2012 11:34 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
stevpromise at 24-02-2012 12:10 AM (13 years ago) (m)
please my dear brothe,run for your career,look for a better club but we don't have chance in LIVERPOOL.we have excess squared,but at worst,you can manage wolves
Posted: at 24-02-2012 12:10 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
starlove1 at 24-02-2012 08:18 AM (13 years ago) (f)
Quote from: M-dread on 23-02-2012 03:27 PM
Beta b4 chelsea run ur career down, for the fact say we knw say u no good again. I wonder wetin u wan go play for Russian Club.
shut that your math up, do you think that mikel is a small palyer. I like you my mikel you can deiced what to do for your life, you are doing it for your own Good i like it
Posted: at 24-02-2012 08:18 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
emmyemmy at 24-02-2012 09:11 AM (13 years ago) (m)
you re a good midfielder but, Chelsea is bigger than u try the likes of Stoke Sunderland or Blackburn so that u can be playing regularly wish u all the best.
Posted: at 24-02-2012 09:11 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
good for am he too dey pos football her nor fit dey play again,abeg make una nor pity am bcos he nor serious with him self see messi when dem start together.
Posted: at 24-02-2012 10:16 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
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