Chelsea Reacts As Mikel Joins Middlesbrough

Premier League side Chelsea have congratulated Super Eagles’ captain John Mikel Obi over his move to English Championship side Middlesbrough on a six-month deal.

Recall that Mikel tore up his contract with Chinese Super League (CSL) side, Tianjin TEDA, after escaping relegation.

Reacting to their former player’s move, Chelsea took to their official Twitter page, @ChelseaFC, to congratulate Mikel and wished him good luck at his new club, Middlesbrough.

“Good luck at Middlesbrough, @Mikel_John_Obi!,” Chelsea tweeted alongside a picture of Mikel wearing the Blues’ jersey.

Good luck at Middlesbrough, @Mikel_John_Obi! 👊 pic.twitter.com/VzUHvUAump
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 24, 2019

Mikel, who will wear No.2 shirt, is expected to make his debut for Middlesbrough when they take on Newport County in an FA Cup clash scheduled for Saturday, January 26.

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