Ahead of the 2020/21 English Premier League (EPL) season, Stoke City FC has signed former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel.
Mikel has again returned for a third spell in English football by signing a one-year deal with Stoke.
The Michael O’Neill’s tutored side announced their fourth signing for the season with a statement on Monday.
“John Obi Mikel is Stoke City’s fourth signing of the summer, the Club are delighted to confirm,” Stoke City statement read.
“The Nigerian international midfielder joins Morgan Fox, James Chester and Steven Fletcher in checking in at the bet365 Stadium ahead of the 2020/21 Championship season.”
O’Neill said: “We’re delighted to bring John to the Club. His playing career speaks for itself and underlines his calibre as a player.
“The Nigerian international midfielder joins Morgan Fox, James Chester and Steven Fletcher in checking in at the bet365 Stadium ahead of the 2020/21 Championship season.”
O’Neill said: “We’re delighted to bring John to the Club. His playing career speaks for itself and underlines his calibre as a player.
I was really impressed with him when we met for the first time and he outlined what he wants from the next phase of his career.
“We spent four hours talking and he made it clear he wants to get back into the Premier League and finish his career there and hopefully he can do that with Stoke City.
