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Chelsea, UCL, UEL, Ighalo, Kalou, others react to Mikel Obi’s retirement from football
Chelsea has reacted to former player John Mikel Obi’s decision to retire from football..
Mikel Obi, on Tuesday, confirmed he was hanging up his boots in a post via his Instagram account.
The 35-year-old retires after a successful career with Nigeria and at the club level.
Reacting, Chelsea, in a post via its Twitter handle, thanked Mikel Obi for the memories both sides shared at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea tweeted, “Enjoy your retirement, @Mikel_John_Obi! Thanks for the memories.”
Similarly, the Nigeria Football Federation wrote on Twitter: “Thank you for the memories and goodluck @mikel_john_obi.”
Reacting, UEFA Champions League (UCL) wrote on Twitter: “Happy retirement, John Obi Mikel!.”
Also, former Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, wrote on Instagram: “Congrats skippo and good luck.”
On his part, former Chelsea forward, Salomon Kalou, wrote on Instagram: “OGaaaaaaaaaaaa. I dey miss u Baba Thank u for that wonderful journey. Ps I fancy well well that 1st foto obina.”
Enjoy your retirement, John Obi Mikel 🏆💙#UEL pic.twitter.com/h64iRjw9TI
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) September 27, 2022
Happy retirement, John Obi Mikel 👏
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) September 27, 2022
Throwback to when he posted this fake Ruben Neves quote on Instagram 😂 pic.twitter.com/ukKfHkdqIX
Congratulations on your retirement, John Mikel Obi.
— Austin Eguavoen (@coacheguavoen) September 27, 2022
An honor coaching you at the FIFA U17 World Cup 2003, AFCON 2006 🥉 & AFCON 2008. 🇳🇬
Enjoy the good life. 🥂 pic.twitter.com/azxOaSxoVI
⏪ John Obi Mikel's key role in Chelsea's 2012 final victory 🏆@ChelseaFC || #UCL pic.twitter.com/OuZA1PGvJD
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) September 27, 2022
What a great player John Mikel Obi was for both Chelsea & Nigeria 💙🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/dZPF58BT16
— Frank Khalid (@FrankKhalidUK) September 27, 2022
Enjoy your retirement, @Mikel_John_Obi!
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 27, 2022
Thanks for the memories. 💙 pic.twitter.com/xK9EnCo4XE
Follow us on social media:Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has announced his retirement today. 🔵👋🏻🇳🇬 #CFC pic.twitter.com/YJV8XuSQCq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 27, 2022
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