Stoke City’s manager, Michael O’Neill says it was a delight working with former Nigeria’s Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi following his move to Kuwaiti club Kuwait SC.
Mikel joined the Asian club on a one-year contract after his contract with Stoke was cancelled on mutual consent.
The 34-year-old former Chelsea midfielder still had a year to run on his existing contract with the Potters.
He made 41 league and cup appearances for the Club last season.
And speaking on Mikel’s exit O’Neill said: “Although John triggered the second year of his contract, we always had an agreement in place whereby we would let him leave if a significant overseas opportunity came along.
“John is a fantastic professional and was a huge presence for us last season both on and off the field, particularly with the young players in our first-team squad.
“I really enjoyed working with him and would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his contribution and wish him every success for the future.”
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