Author name: Ayomide John

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The main reason why I picked Chelsea over Manchester United! – John Mikel Obi!

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John Mikel Obi, the former captain of the Super Eagles, has acknowledged that he was forced to sign for Chelsea in 2006 because the fates of three other Nigerian players were attached to the agreement. After joining from Norwegian club Lyn Oslo, Mikel enjoyed 11 trophy-laden years at Stamford Bridge. However, because he had originally signed for Manchester United, the trade was fraught with controversy. Mikel Obi later claimed that he was forced to write for the Red Devils. This resulted in a legal dispute between Lyn Oslo, Manchester United, and Chelsea, as well as FIFA intervention. Mikel Obi eventually joined for Chelsea, who paid Manchester United a compensation sum of £12 million and Lyn £4 million. Three of Mikel Obi’s U-20 colleagues, Chinedu Obasi, Emmanuel Sarki, and Ezekiel Bala, were

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