Stoke City
have signed former Nigeria and
Chelsea
midfielder
John Obi Mikel
on a free transfer, the second tier
Championship
club said on Monday.
Mikel returned to English football having left Turkish side Trabzonspor by mutual consent in March. The 33-year-old spent 11 seasons at Chelsea, helping the London side win two league titles, three FA Cups and the Champions League.
"We're delighted to bring John to the club," Stoke manager
Michael O'Neill
said in a statement. "His playing career speaks for itself and underlines his calibre as a player.
"I was really impressed with him when we met for the first time and he outlined what he wants from the next phase of his career."
Stoke finished 15th in the Championship last season.
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