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John Obi Mikel has parted company with Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor after expressing his concerns about the coronavirus.
The former Nigeria international said on Saturday he was unhappy with Turkish football's decision to continue play during the COVID-19 pandemic. He's left the six-time champions by mutual consent.
According to Daniel Davis for MailOnline, the former Chelsea midfielder has given up the remainder of his deal in order to leave. The player's contract had 18 months remaining after he joined last summer.
Mikel had posted his thoughts about the pandemic on Instagram: "There is more to life than football.