Super Eagles Captain John Obi Mikel has dismissed reports that he is planning to dump Chinese Super League Tianjin Teda in January for English premiership side Everton.
The former Chelsea star who doubles as Tianjin Teda Captain , told whoever cares to listen that he is happy with his stay in China and is not in a hurry to return to England.
Ironically while speculators are making permutations over the possible move of the 30 year old, Mikel whose exploits contributed in no small measure to Nigeria’s qualification for Russia 2018, added that he is more concerned about remaining injury free next year to enjoy the league season and by extension the world cup party.
Local press in China and Fans of the Tianjin Teda have recently been weighing the possible of effect of the Nigerian seeking a fresh challenge elsewhere, but Mikel who spent over a decade at the Stamford Bridge calmed their naives when he told the Tianjin TV that was nothing to worry about.
“I don’t know from where such a rumour could come, but this story is untrue.
Mike wants injury free 2018, denies Everton move
