Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has opened up about his decision not to join Manchester United in 2006, expressing his belief that he could have won more Premier League titles with the Red Devils.
Mikel, who came close to signing with Manchester United before ultimately joining Chelsea, revealed that he had a meeting with legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson and the Football Association prior to making his decision.
In a recent interview with beIN SPORTS, the former Super Eagles captain acknowledged that while he could have potentially secured additional Premier League titles at Manchester United, he cherishes the four FA Cup titles he earned during his time at Chelsea.
Reflecting on his eleven-year tenure with Chelsea, Mikel expressed fondness for the club, describing it as his home. He emphasized the strong bonds he formed with teammates and staff, likening them to family. Despite his decision not to join Manchester United, Mikel reminisced about the numerous successes and cherished memories he experienced at Chelsea, noting that the highs outweighed the lows.
While contemplating what could have been, Mikel expressed gratitude for his time at Chelsea and the remarkable achievements he accomplished during his tenure with the club.
