MIKEL OBI LEAVES CHELSEA!

Transfer News: Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed that he is set to sign for Turkish outfit Galatasaray and Blues legend Didier Drogba said he had ‘to make the move’.

The Nigeria international has spent seven years at the west London club but it appears that his time has come to an end at Stamford Bridge.

“I’m very pleased with Galatasaray’s offer,” Mikel told Turkish newspaper, Sabah.

“I asked Drogba for advice and he told me that Istanbul is a fantastic city, that Galatasaray is a huge club and that I have to make the move.

“I have played at Chelsea for a long time and it’s now time for me to leave.

“I’m still only 26 and it’s great to receive an offer from a club [Galatasaray] playing Champions League football and doing well in the competition.”

Mikel said, “Talks have reached an advanced level between Chelsea and Galatasaray. Chelsea won’t make the move difficult and regarding my salary there won’t be a problem.

“All that is left is for the clubs to reach an agreement.”