Former Tremendous Eagles star Mikel Obi has described his time at Chelsea FC as nothing in need of extraordinary, Soccernet.ng studies.
Throughout his tenure on the London membership, the previous midfielder amassed a powerful assortment of honours, together with two Premier League titles, 4 FA Cups, a Champions League trophy, and a UEFA Europa League title.
Regardless of this embellished profession, Mikel by no means obtained the African Footballer of the Yr award, a recognition many believed he deserved.
Reflecting on his time at Chelsea, nonetheless, the Nigerian soccer icon stays deeply happy together with his achievements and considers his years on the membership to be the head of his profession.
“It was a large aid. Clearly, it was occurring for nearly a yr, I couldn’t play for any membership due to the entire saga,” Mikel shared on the Obi One Podcast.
“However after that was settled, it was a large aid for me, and I joined the membership I actually needed to play for, which was Chelsea. I simply couldn’t wait to be unveiled as a Chelsea participant, as a result of it was taking such a very long time to get settled.
“However after that was carried out, you recognize, I used to be glad to be right here. Superb profession. I had gained every little thing there was to win. And my reminiscence right here is totally incredible. I might by no means, by no means commerce it for something.”
Following Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu, Mikel Obi is considered the second most embellished Tremendous Eagles participant in Nigeria, cementing his legacy each at Chelsea and in Nigerian soccer historical past.