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Soccer News of Friday, 6 March 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Mikel speaks on Abramovich offering him coaching role at Chelsea

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Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has denied a report that Roman Abramovich wants him back at Chelsea.

The report stated that Abramovich wants the Trabzonspor man to return to the club and take up a coaching role in the Blues’ Academy or as an assistant in the first team.

Speaking to AOIFootball, Mikel described the report as "lies"

He said: “Honestly, I do not know where such stories are emanating from. I’m surprised at the news because no such discussion or meetings have taken place between me and the club’s hierarchy as regards any form of coaching job.

“Chelsea will forever be like home to me and if such contact were made I would gladly make it known but for now they are all lies and rumours.”

Mikel will return to action for his club after a suspension for receiving a red card in the game against Caykur Rizespor.