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Chelsea, UCL, UEL, Ighalo, Kalou, others react to Mikel Obi’s retirement from football

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6 months ago

September 27, 2022

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 👏

Throwback to when he posted this fake Ruben Neves quote on Instagram 😂 pic.twitter.com/ukKfHkdqIX
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) September 27, 2022

Congratulations on your retirement, John Mikel Obi.

An honor coaching you at the FIFA U17 World Cup 2003, AFCON 2006 🥉 & AFCON 2008. 🇳🇬

Enjoy the good life. 🥂 pic.twitter.com/azxOaSxoVI
— Austin Eguavoen (@coacheguavoen) September 27, 2022

⏪ 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!

Thanks for the memories. 💙 pic.twitter.com/xK9EnCo4XE
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 27, 2022

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has announced his retirement today. 🔵👋🏻🇳🇬 #CFC pic.twitter.com/YJV8XuSQCq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 27, 2022