Mikel Obi explains what happened when he told Sir Alex Ferguson he will join Chelsea

He loved me - John Obi Mikel reveals what blocked Manchester United move

Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel explained how a Premier League work permit rule prevented his proposed transfer to Manchester United before he joined Chelsea.

How Premier League Rule Stopped Me From Joining Manchester United – Mikel

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has opened up on how a Premier League rule stopped him from joining Manchester United in 2006. Mikel was involved in a protracted transfer saga between Chelsea and Manchester United before he eventually ended up at Stamford Bridge. However, Mikel, in a chat with Sky Sports, stated that a Premier League rule that states that a player must have played 75% for his country’s senior national team prevented the Re…

Mikel Obi explains what happened when he told Sir Alex Ferguson he will join Chelsea

John Obi Mikel shares insights on his pivotal meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson, disclosing the dynamics of his transfer battle between Chelsea and Manchester United.

Mikel Obi reveals age, eligibility issues hindered Man United move

Former Chelsea and Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel has disclosed that strict eligibility regulations stopped Manchester United from signing him despite the club’s strong interest during his teenage years.Mikel revealed that he was only 16 when he spent about a month training at Old Trafford, where he regularly worked with the Manchester United first team.According to him, then-manager Sir Alex Ferguson was keen on keeping him at the club …