John Mikel Obi is in negotiations with Botafogo over a move. The Brazilian club has made an offer to the former Super Eagles midfielder, who is now a free agent.
Mikel Obi’s contract with Trabzonspor was terminated in March, when he refused to play amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The 32-year-old refused to delete an Instagram post criticizing Turkish football authorities, before his deal was cancelled.
It appears Botafogo now sees Mikel as an alternative to Yaya Toure, after failing to sign the Ivorian earlier this year.
Mikel’s contract with Trabzonspor was terminated by mutual consent, the club has announced.
Mikel joined the Turkish club as a free agent on a two-year deal last summer.
No reason was given for the mutual termination of the contract, but Trabzonspor confirmed the former Super Eagles captain gave up his remaining wages.
“The professional football player agreement between our company and John Obi Mikel on 30.06.2019 start date 31.05.2021 has been mutually terminated.
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“With a mutual termination agreement, the football player gave up all his forward-looking receivables,” the statement read.
Anaedoonline.com repported Mikel Obi criticised Turkish football authorities, for not suspending the Super Lig season despite the spread of the coronavirus across Europe.
John Obi Mikel has finally spoken, since his contract with Trabzonspor was terminated by mutual consent.
Mikel Obi signed for the Turkish club last summer as a free agent on a two-year deal.
However, the former Super Eagles captain spoke out against Turkish football authorities, for allowing the Super Lig season continue despite the spread of the coronavirus across Europe.
The midfielder then refused to come off the bench during their 1-1 draw with Istanbul Basaksehir.
Trabzonspor confirmed that Mikel Obi has left the club and given up his wages.
Reacting in an Instagram post he wrote: “I would like to thank all the fans for their support.
“I also want to say thanks to all my teammates, technical crew, medical team and kit men Ayatabe for all we’ve achieved this season so far, wish you guys best of luck in winning the league.
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“It was one of the hardest decisions I’ve had to make, but in current situation we all need take care of our families, spend time with them and protect them.”
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