Middlesbrough new-signing John Obi Mikel has singled out his conversation with manager Tony Pulis as the factor that influenced his move to the Championship.
The Nigeria international joined Boro on a short-term deal as a free agent after ending his two-year relationship with Tianjin Teda in December.
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Roma and Wolfsburg were reported to be in the race to sign him this transfer window but after travelling to the Teesside, he sighted similarities between Pulis' plans and his as the deciding factor.
“For me it’s looking at the project,” Mikel told club website.