The Premier League have announced players released and retained by their clubs for the 2016/17 season.
John Obi Mikel, Victor Moses and Kenneth Omeruo have all been retained by Chelsea for next season.
The news represents a silver-lining for Moses and Omeruo, who have had different loan spells since joining the Blues.
Omeruo spent time on loan at Turkish top-flight side Kasimpasa last season and he has since returned to Chelsea where he is touted to get a chance with new manager Antonio Conte at the helm of affairs. Omeruo has also been rumoured to be on the radar of newly promoted Middlesbrough, who want the centre-back at the Riverside on loan after he spent time with the then Championship side two years ago.
Moses is also in the mix for the new season, but it is not certain yet if he will be part of Conte’s plans. The winger was on loan at West Ham United last season and at Liverpool the previous season.
The former Wigan ace is likely to be farmed out yet again to another club for next season as he struggles to replicate the form that saw Chelsea splash out to acquire him from Wigan Athletic. Mikel has also been retained and may likely see out another season at Chelsea.
The Nigeria captain has been linked with Chinese and Turkish clubs, but it remains to be seen if he will end his 10-year association with the London side or stay put for another season.
Other players with Nigerian heritage retained in the Chelsea squad include Dominic Ayodele Solanke, who played at Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem last season, Ugbo Ike and Tomori Fikayo while negotiations are still ongoing with Olu Aina for a new contract. Chelsea finished the 2015/16 in 10th place with 50 points from 38 matches. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Mikel being retained tells me I do not know football like I thought and that I am still a learner. I do not understand the value he brings compared to other players in that position at the top. Ok oh. Na my country man so i am happy for him
ReplyDeleteHumnnnnn, if you want to assess Mikel, don't assess him in term of goal scoring... . Base ur assessment on contribution and holding of ball for possession.. ..
DeleteOk, let me tell you, av u asked ursef why all the coaches coming to Chelsea are holding on him?(Thanks to Murhino on dat)
U know, any new coach coming will take his time to watch all the clips on games....
Mikel plays with all care & seriousness... He only less care at times when he plays for Nigeria.... He doesn't loose possession easily.... Any attempt to take possession from him by the opponents usually result to infringements.
Na lie Mr analyst. Na so una dey overate Mikel. Which kind holding ? Yaya you're no dey hold? Iniesta no dey hold etc. Hold my leg! Hold OSI! Make him carry his holding go win world best or African best now.
Deletehmm! while comparing Mikel with d like of iniesta....well, do know that iniesta have been in Barcelona all his life and his carrier goal is less than 30 goals...with an average of 3 goals a season....
Deletehmmm! while comparing Mikel with d likes of iniesta....do u know that iniesta have been in Barcelona all his carrier...do u also know that his carrier is less than 35.. ....with an average of 3 goals in a season...yet Barcelona still hold him with high regards....take it or leave it MIKEL OBI statistics speaks for him.
DeleteI wonder ooo1 Is Mikel a Chelsea share holder?
ReplyDeleteMikel married to Abrahamovich's family and he's a great player. The guy sabi politics be that!
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