Mikel Obi moves to Olympique Marseille in January

John Obi Mikel, the second oldest serving Chelsea player could be headed for a shock transfer to French LIGUE 1 side Olympique Marseille.

The player might move as coastal city outfit Olympique Marseille are looking at the possibility of signing the Nigerian international who has not featured in any of Chelsea’s games this season.

Super Eagles skipper Mikel led Nigeria’s U-23 team to bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, and has struggled to impress manager Antonio Conte since his return to Stamford Bridge. The 29-year-old midfielder is set to become a free agent next summer.

Recently like always, the player who is always keen on playing for Chelsea said that he will remain in the Stamford Bridge side and fight for his place as he’s done after 10 years at the club and well over 350 appearances.

“I just have to be professional, work as hard as I can to get into the team. But it is down to the manager,” Mikel told the London Evening Standard.

“He has been open and honest with me. I respect him for that. He has explained the situation and I totally understand.

“When you have been at a club for a long time, these things happen where a club wants to move forward. If I don’t get back in the side, I will respect it.

“I always respect the football club’s decision because the club is more important than me,” he added.

Chelsea take on Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday.