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“I’d like to be sporting director of a football club now that I’m Retired” – Mikel Obi

John Obi Mikel has revealed that he wouldn’t mind becoming the sporting director of a football club following his retirement from the game.

Speaking in a recent interview, the 35-year-old revealed that he has been very fortunate to have played football, adding that he is not done with the sport, just yet.

“My career has been a massive blessing for me and for, my family,” the former Super Eagles captain said in an interview according to Channels Television.

“I’ve been very lucky and so fortunate to have the kind of career I had in terms of winning and playing, and doing the things I have to do. Also juggling it with family and with kids. Looking back at it, there’s no single regret in my career. Who knows what the future will bring?

“I wouldn’t like to say I’m done with sports. It’s been my life for the past 20 years. I love being into football, and sports as well. I enjoy spending time on the pitch, and in the locker room.

“I wouldn’t rule out anything now,” Mikel added, “but if you ask me, I’d probably like to be somewhere where I can help from the top to organize and make sure things are run properly.

“Management, I don’t really see myself in it, but you can never say never. But I would probably like to be a sporting director of a football club someday.”

The 2013 African Cup of Nations winner played a key role as Chelsea secured their first Champions League trophy in 2012 in addition to two Premier League titles, the Europa League and a couple of English cups.

After over a decade of service with the Blues having joined them as a 19-year-old from Norwegian club Lyn, Mikel proceeded to China to play for Tianjin TEDA before returning to England with Middlesborough and winning the Turkish Cup with Trabzonspor in 2020.

He finished off his career playing on brief spells for English Championship club Stoke City and Kuwaiti club Kuwait SC.

This article was updated 2 months ago

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