John Obi Mikel leaves Trabzonspor after concern season is still ongoing

John Obi Mikel leaves Trabzonspor after concern season is still ongoing.

John Obi Mikel has left Turkish side Trabzonspor days after the former Chelsea midfielder said he did not feel comfortable with top-flight games in the country being played despite the coronavirus pandemic.

The Super Lig team confirmed in a statement that the Nigerian, who joined them last year and had a contract until May 2021, had left by mutual consent.

“The professional football player agreement between our company and John Obi Mikel has been mutually terminated. With the mutual termination agreement, the football player gave up all his future earnings,” read a statement from Trabzonspor.

“There is more to life than football,” the 32-year-old had said on Instagram on Saturday. “I do not feel comfortable and don’t want to play football in this situation. Everyone should be home with their families and loved ones in this critical time. Season should be cancelled as the world is facing such turbulent times.”

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