Chelsea bids Mikel new 5-year deal

European champions Chelsea has offered Nigerian star Mikel Obi with a five-year contract, his agent has announced.
Mikel’s agent John Ola Shittu revealed that Mikel’s new contract will come along with an improved salary.
“Mikel will soon sign a new five-year deal with Chelsea. He will sign a new five-year contract with obviously an improved salary,” said the player’s agent John Ola Shittu.

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“We are just about finalizing the details of the deal and it can be announced anytime soon by the club.

“He has a year left on his contract and Chelsea have decided to add four more (years) to it.” However, Shittu refused to disclose the financial aspects of the new deal for his player, who is reportedly on about 80,000 pounds a week.

In 2006, Mikel opted for Chelsea ahead of Manchester United in a long-drawn transfer saga. Shittu said the player is now been rewarded for his consistency.

The Nigeria international has won several major trophies with ‘The Blues’ including a historic UEFA Champions League last season as well as a league and cup double in 2010.