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The La Liga club director admitted that the Nigeria skipper is considering a move to the Mestalla Stadium after discussions held on Christmas day

Chelsea ’s John Obi Mikel is considering a move to Valencia , according to the Spanish outfit’s sporting director, Garcia Pitarch.

The Nigerian, who is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, is yet to make a first-team appearance for Antonio Conte’s all-conquering side.

And speculations over his future away from the Stamford Bridge has grown with Marseille, initially, looking to be in pole position to land his signature in the January transfer window.

But Los Che’s director has confirmed that the Olympic Bronze medallist ‘would think’ about a move to the Spanish League following their meeting on Christmas Day.

"In the case of Obi Mikel, with Chelsea's permission, I met with him in London on Christmas day,” Garcia Pitarch told Spanish newspaper Superdeporte.

"I informed him of the option [of joining Valencia]. He said he would think about it."

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