Coach of Stoke City Michael O’Neil says former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel will remain at the club for another season after his impressive performance for the team in the just concluded season.
The 34 year old played in 39 of Stoke City’s games in the English Championship with his performance against Bournemouth on the final day of the season one that got the manager singing his praises.
You can see with performances like that why he was at Chelsea for such a length of time in his career. He’s been a top player who has won everything in the game.
“He’s been a brilliant signing. When we’re compact as a team we get the best of John. He’s very positive around the club, a lot of help for the young players and I’m delighted to have him.”
He is counting on the Nigerian to help his team move up from their mid table finish in the concluding season to a top six finish next season with a view of securing promotion back to the top flight.
However it appears their is no way back for midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo at the club after his return from a loan spell in Turkey with Galatasary.
Galatasary have already informed Stoke City that they won’t be exercising the option of signing the 24 year old permanently and with two years left on his deal, the Championship side are keen on cashing in on him.
He isn’t seen as an option by the manager next season and the club has put him up for sale with a fee of around £3 million expected to be generated from his likely sale.
