​DONE DEAL: Ex-Chelsea star Obi Mikel leaves Stoke for Al Kuwait SC

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​DONE DEAL: Ex-Chelsea star Obi Mikel leaves Stoke for Al Kuwait SC

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has signed with Al Kuwait SC.

The 34-year-old cancelled his contract with Championship side Stoke City after extending his deal a month earlier.

Mikel impressed during the 2020-2021 campaign, playing 41 matches across all competitions.

But Mikel will now play for the Kuwaiti Premier League side Al Kuwait SC instead.

Stoke boss Michael O'Neill told the club's official website: "Although John triggered the second year of his contract, we always had an agreement in place whereby we would let him leave if a significant overseas opportunity came along.

"John is a fantastic professional and was a huge presence for us last season both on and off the field, particularly with the young players in our first-team squad.

"I really enjoyed working with him and would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his contribution and wish him every success for the future."