Ex-Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel retires from football, Fabian Delph also calls time on career

Champions League-winning ex-Chelsea midfielder John Obi MIkel has announced his retirement from football. Mikel, who won eight major trophies with the Blues, made 372 total appearances during his 11 years in West London, but had been without a club since being released by Kuwait SC last November. Ad On the same day, another Premier League midfielder of a similar era — Fabian Delph — also called time on his own career.

Football'Tables were being smashed' — Mikel opens up on 2009 Champions League chaos23/03/2021 AT 13:02 Delph earned 20 caps for England, and won the title with Manchester City in 2018 and 2019, but has suffered with injuries and was released by Everton last summer. The 35-year-old Mikel wrote on Instagram: «There is a saying that 'all good things must come to an end', and for my professional football career, that day is today. »I look back at the past 20 years of my career, and I must say that I am very satisfied with all that I was able to achieve and more importantly the human it has helped shape.

'Build everything around him' — 'Special' Bellingham praised after Germany draw Real Madrid confident on Bellingham, Barca want Firmino-Depay swap – Paper Round «All of this would not have been possible without the unwavering support of my family, managers, clubs, coaches, teammates and most importantly my ever-loyal fans. You supported me through my highs and lows, even on days that I did not live up to your expectations. I say a big thank you.