Why I Snubbed Manchester United Deal For Chealsea – Mikel Obi Reveals

Former Tremendous Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has lastly revealed why he snubbed Manchester United and signed for Chelsea in 2006.

Mikel Obi, who spent 11 trophy-laden years at Stamford Bridge after signing from Norwegian membership, Lyn Oslo, disclosed that he joined Cheslea as a result of the futures of three different Nigerian gamers had been tied to the deal.

 

Earlier than his transfer to Chelsea, the midfielder first had an settlement in precept with Chelsea, however was tricked into penning a cope with Manchester United and had even spoken to Sir Alex Ferguson on the cellphone.

 

This led to a authorized battle between Lyn Oslo, Man Utd and Chelsea, whereas FIFA additionally intervened.

 

On the finish, Mikel Obi finally signed for Chelsea, who paid a compensation charge of £12m to Manchester United and £4m to Lyn.

Throughout that interval, three teammates of Mikel Obi at U-20 degree, Chinedu Obasi, Emmanuel Sarki and Ezekiel Bala, had been additionally present process trials at Stamford Bridge.

 

Mikel Obi, who at present performs for Kuwait SC, advised The Athletic: “After I selected Chelsea, it wasn’t simply my life that modified.

 

“There have been 4 lives that modified. Why? As a result of if I didn’t, Chelsea won’t have something to do with my three associates. I used to be near them. I knew their households.

 

“I didn’t simply make the choice for myself. I thought of them, I thought of their households. This gave them extra of an opportunity.”