Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi arrived Istanbul on Monday and he is expected to travel to Trabzonspor to begin training with Turkish Super Lig outfit, Trabzonspor
Mikel penned a two – year deal with Trabzonspor late last month, ending speculation about his future after he left Championship club, Middlesbrough.
He will enjoy the company of two other Nigerians, Ogenyi Onazi and Anthony Nwakaeme at the club.
The former Chelsea midfielder was granted an extended break after featuring for Nigeria at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt .
Mikel announced his retirement from international football after the Super Eagles’ Third-Place finish at the 2019 African cup of nations.
