I Didn’t Regret Signing For Chelsea Despite Having An Agreement With Manchester United – Mikel Obi
Former Super Eagles Capt, John Obi Mikel has thrown more light on the issue surrounding his move to Chelsea despite having a pre-contract agreement with Manchester United.
Mikel further revealed that before signing Chelsea he’s had trials at Manchester United.
“I signed a pre-contract with Manchester United,” Mikel told Dubaieye per One Jobless boy.
“But before that, I was living in Norway and playing for Lyn Oslo and it was Chelsea that actually sent me to Lyn Oslo.
“Nobody knew that I was there and Chelsea were taking care of me and my family, giving me bits here and there, and they were paying my school fees.
“I had my trials with Manchester United before I went to Chelsea. Ferguson loved me, the players loved me.
“Roy Keane was my biggest fan, he told the gaffer to sign me. He was my protector in training, whenever Paul Scholes tackled me hard, he always stood up for me.
“Then they heard that I had gone to Chelsea and Chelsea had taken me to Norway. Then Fergie flew to Norway and handed me a pre-contract.
‘He said he was willing to match anything that Chelsea was offering me at the time.
“I was just 17, and I was star-struck because it was Fergie. So I signed the contract, then the whole thing went viral.
“Then Chelsea came in. They were waiting for me to turn 18 before giving me a professional contract. Nonetheless, I eventually signed for them and I have no regrets.
