Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has officially joined Turkish club Trabzonspor after ending his six month deal with English Championship side Middlesbrough.
The Nigeria captain who is on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt signed a two-year deal with the Turkish club and would now team up with fellow compatriots, Ogenyi Onazi and Anthony Nwaekeme
“A 2 + 1-year agreement was signed with the free captain of the Nigerian National Team, Professional Footballer John Mikel Obi, with one-year option to transfer to our club,” a statement on Trabzonspor’s official website read
Moving to Turkey would be Mikel’s fourth country since turning professional with Norwegian club Lyn. The 32-year-old also played in England with Chelsea and China.
One of the most decorated players in Africa, having won two Premier League titles, Champions League, Europa League and three FA Cup winners medals with Chelsea.
Trabzonspor who finished fourth last season will play in the UEFA Europa League in the coming season.
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