Football
Mikel interested in move to Brazilian club
Published By
Kazeem Ugbodaga
Date
10th April, 2020
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Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Obi Mikel is contemplating a move to Botafogo, in the Brazilian Serie A.
Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Obi Mikel is contemplating a move to Botafogo, in the Brazilian Serie A.
Mikel affirmed that there have been negotiations with Botafogo but a move is yet to materialise.
He told ESPN, “Yes there has been interest, and yes there have been negotiations but I don’t know yet. I am still thinking about it. Not sure yet.”
The former Chelsea midfielder is currently a free agent after leaving Turkish side, Trabzonspor in March.
Mikel has plied his trade across the shores of England, China and Turkey, with his time at England-his first stint with Chelsea- being the most successful after lifting the UEFA Champuonseague and UEFA Europa League among other trophies.
Should he make the move to Botafogo, Mikel,32, will become the first high-profile Nigerian name in Brazil.
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