Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has signed a new contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge for five more years
Mikel, 25, said he was delighted to have put pen to paper and hoped
the Blues could build on last season's Champions League success by
continuing to pick up trophies.
The Nigeria international has
established himself as an integral part of the Chelsea set-up since
joining from Norwegian side Lyn Olso, via Manchester United, in 2006.
When
he arrived at Stamford Bridge as a 19-year-old, Mikel was an attacking
midfielder, but former Blues boss Jose Mourinho switched him to the
defensive midfield role in which he has made the majority of his 261
Chelsea appearances.
He told the club's official website: "Chelsea
seems like my home now, because I have been here for over six years and
I enjoy it here. I am happy and want to keep going and win trophies for
this club.
"I have basically won everything with Chelsea, and
these years have been really special for me. Last season, to win the
Champions League was even more special, and I hope these next five years
will bring even more success."
He said he believed he was
reaching the peak of his powers, adding: "You want to improve every day,
and there is still room for that. I want to learn from the players and
the manager, and I just want to keep going."
A statement from the
club said: "Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce that John
Mikel Obi has signed a new five-year contract which will keep him at the
club until 2017."
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