Nigerian international midfielder John Mikel Obi has return to England, joining Stoke City.
John Obi Mikel is Stoke City’s fourth signing of the summer, joins Morgan Fox, James Chester and Steven Fletcher ahead of 2020/20 Championship season.
Mikel, who won a host of domestic and European honours during a glittering 11-year stay at Chelsea, returns to English football after a spell in the Turkish Super Lig with Trabzonspor.
Manager Michael O’Neill said: “We’re delighted to bring John to the Club. His playing career speaks for itself and underlines his calibre as a player.