English Championship side, Middlesbrough, have confirmed the signing of Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi. Mikel Obi, 31, tore up his contract at Chinese Super League (CSL) side, Tianjin TEDA, after escaping relegation. The Nigerian captain has battled injuries since the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and has put in effort to get back in top shape. Mikel Obi was also linked with a move to Turkey Super Lig side, Fernebahce. However, Middlesbrough have snapped him up on a six-month deal.
Boro are currently in the battle to gain promotion to the Premier League from the Championship.
Head coach Tony Pulis has said that he hopes Mikel Obi can still add a lot to his team, despite playing in China for the last two seasons. “I’m pleased to get him in. He is a man with a lot of experience and quality. “He has a winning mentality
and he wants to be here be a part of what we are looking to achieve,” Pulis said. Mikel will be expected to make his debut for Middlesbrough when they take on Newport County in an FA Cup clash scheduled for Saturday, January 26.
IN ANOTHER DEVELOPMENT:
Monaco have suspended manager Thierry Henry while they make a decision on his future.
There had been speculation that the Ligue 1 strugglers were set to sack the France World Cup winner and replace him with predecessor Leonardo Jardim.
The 2017 French champions are in the relegation zone after five wins in 20 games under Henry, hired in October. Franck Passi, appointed as Henry's assistant on 20 December, will take training on Friday, the club said.
Passi has previously had spells as caretaker manager of Marseille and Lille.
Henry had apologised for using foul language to insult Strasbourg defender Kenny Lala during his side's 5-1 defeat on Saturday.
Arsenal's all-time leading scorer is in his first managerial role, having previously been Belgium assistant boss.
He had been on the shortlist for the Aston Villa's manager's job in October before taking the job at the club where he started his playing career.
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Endy Edeson
He is ripe , that is football for you. He can even do better if given the opportunity in another club
Joshua Ola
Congrats Mikel, more money