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John Obi Mikel's Chelsea career, now in its tenth season, looked to be slowly winding down over the last couple years. Ever increasing rumors had him linked with moves left, right, and center, to Turkey or China or wherever else, though the player himself had every intention of seeing out the rest of his contract.

But then BFF Guus Hiddink returned to Stamford Bridge and turned the clocks back to 2009, at least in terms of Mikel's importance (though another FA Cup win would be most welcome as well). So now, instead of a long goodbye, we might be getting a few more years of Mikel goodness. Several more years, in fact.

John Obi Mikel's resurgence under Guus Hiddink has altered his situation at Chelsea with the club now considering the offer of a new deal. And such has been his form, and the fact he has proved he can be called upon at any time to do a job for the team, that the Blues powerbrokers are now giving real thought to the offer of a contract extension.

Mikel is 21st on the list of all-time appearances at Chelsea with over 350, and yet he will turn just 29 at the end of this season. This summer is his last chance at a long-term Chelsea extension. As one of the last few remaining members of the Old-ish Guard (alongside Branislav Ivanovic), it might not the worst idea to keep him around. He's a solid, known quantity, whose experience could be invaluable.

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2016/2/21/11081348/john-obi-mikel-chelsea-contract-extension

hmm

The captain band should be given to him, not just the contract. With the confidence Hiddink has in him, i know its possible

Best DM in england

I think his waist became lighter after dropping the twin, now he can move freely and swiftly
I just love the guy's stature and coll headedness on the pitch

John Nchekwube Obinna Michael - name of outstanding footballplayer, who in 1987 was born.
Started John Mikel career while being a 12 years boy. Obinna become the chosen of 3000 boys to play Football Academy Pepsi, which known thanks for looking for footballers, then make them top. He deserves your attention -
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