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Chelsea star Mikel considers move to China: report

Xinhua, March 23, 2016 Adjust font size:

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is considering a move to the Chinese Super League in the summer, according to a report on Tuesday.

The London Evening Standard claimed some clubs, including Shanghai SIPG and Jiangsu Suning in China, have shown interest in the ten-year Blues veteran.

A number of Blues stars have recently been targeted by the Chinese clubs. Ramires left Chelsea to join Jiangsu Suning for a fee of around 25 million pounds in January.

Mikel has won 10 major trophies with the Blues, and is currently Chelsea's second longest-serving player, only behind captain John Terry.

The Nigeria international's current starting position in Chelsea is likely to be threatened as Chelsea is seeking a new coach next season.

Mikel's contract at Chelsea expires at the end of next season. Endi