Choosing Chelsea over Manchester United My Best Decision – Mikel Obi

Mikel Obi, a former Nigeria captain, has said that choosing Chelsea over Manchester United during the contentious transfer saga of 2006 was the “best decision” of his career.

The midfielder, who retired last week at the age of 35, was involved in a squabble between the Red Devils and the Blues in 2005 before joining the latter the following year.

His decision to move to London after initially signing for Manchester United from Norwegian club Lyn Oslo paid off in the end.

Mikel became one of the club’s most decorated players, winning the Champions League, Europa League, two Premier Leagues, two League Cups, and four FA Cups during an 11-year career that ended in 2017.

“I don’t regret any decision I made because I enjoyed everything I achieved at Chelsea – it’s the best decision I have ever made in my life,” Mikel told BBC Sport Africa.

“I signed a pre-contract for Manchester United when I was 17. If you are a kid and you see Sir Alex Ferguson right in front of you with the contract, of course you will be tempted.”

Having made plenty of previous running, Chelsea were shocked when he signed for their rivals. His agent John Shittu immediately travelled to Oslo to take the player to London, while Lyn swiftly declared him missing. Mikel maintains that choosing Chelsea over Manchester United is a decision he would not regret. Punch

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