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Chelsea midfielder Mikel joins Chinese club Tianjin

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has completed his move to Chinese club Tianjin.

The transfer was confirmed on social media and a picture of Mikel shaking hands with a Tianjin official and holding the club’s shirt also surfaced online.

The Nigerian midfielder was not a part of Antonio Conte‘s first team plans and has therefore decided to kick-start his career with a move away from Stamford Bridge.

Mikel was linked with a move to Ligue 1 and La Liga as well, but it seems that Chinese money has influenced his decision here.