Mikel leaves Chelsea FC, signs to Tianjin TEDA of China, His New Salary Will Shock You

Mikel leaves Chelsea FC, signs to Tianjin TEDA of China, His New Salary Will Shock You

Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has become the latest big name player to join the Chinese Super League gold rush after leaving Chelsea for Tianjin Teda. .

Mikel, who failed to make a single appearance for Antonio Conte's side this season, had a medical in the port city on Thursday and the Asian Football Confederation confirmed the deal on Friday.

The 29-year-old, who spent more than a decade at Stamford Bridge, was given a free transfer by the London club and will earn £140,000 pounds a week in China.

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