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After a two-year stint in the Chinese Super League, the 31-year-old is back in England, but not in the top league.
John Obi Mikel's trip to Middlesbrough has been well received by fans on social networks despite the fact that he's playing in the championship.
The Nigerian international joined Tony Pulis' men on Thursday in reinforcements to strengthen their team for a promotion to the Premier League.
He left Chelsea for Tianjin Teda in 2016 and fans are happy to find him in a familiar environment where he won two top titles and three FA Cups with the Blues.
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welcome in England @mikel_john_obi Legend of all times
– TRIPLE BLUE LION (@ triplemaurice) January 24, 2019
Good signature. More please. UTB
– David Mohan (@weameo) January 24, 2019
The ultimate player of the big game
– shaun cleary (@ShaunnCleary) January 24, 2019
Welcome to Boro's boy. Absolutely buzzing to have you here. ?
– Jen Hayton (@JenniferHayton_) January 24, 2019
Mbadive signing for Middlesbrough FC. If they do not succeed in getting a promotion this year, it is certain that it will not be so far.
– Neil Burns (@ Kloppfollower72) January 24, 2019
New start for John Obi Mikel.
I still think that he could do a good job in the Premier League, but that he could help Boro to promote him. https://t.co/9QxfbKI6sT
– John Bennett (@JohnBennettBBC) January 24, 2019
When you realize that John Obi, Mikel and David Luiz were born the same day … the same year … and are the same age … pic.twitter.com/C20RlHx93v
– Goal (@goal) January 24, 2019
It's good to have Mikel in England. Not bad to join Middlesbrough and earning around £ 160,000 a month before taxes is not bad. He has every reason to smile. pic.twitter.com/zgJvFdd8R2
– Godwin Enakhena (@genakhena) January 22, 2019
Good luck to Middlesbrough, @ Mikel_John_Obi! ? pic.twitter.com/VzUHvUAump
– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 24, 2019
And the price for the weirdest transfer of the window goes to …
Middlesbrough and John Obi Mikel! ? pic.twitter.com/wvIHYlPFvd
– Goal (@goal) January 24, 2019
Mikel has won so much in his brilliant career. So much love for this man. I wish him all the best in Middlesborough. https://t.co/VHrq1v5rAW
– Ikenna David (@Chuks_Dave) January 24, 2019
I must say that I did not expect Mikel, aged 31 out of 32, to return to England. It could work. can not see it play every week, but it can be managed. Pulis gets a Charlie Adam style distributor and a crucial experience to help promote Boro.
– Solace Chukwu (@TheOddSolace) January 24, 2019
Welcome to England ??????? John Obi Mikel! Good luck to Middlesbrough! Hero unknown. ? pic.twitter.com/x9JqHKIm80
– Chris Wright (@chriswrightzz) January 24, 2019
Good luck to the former blue, John Obi Mikel, who is often appreciated, who is back in England and joins Middlesbrough today! pic.twitter.com/9VUURGnMWo
– Simon Phillips (@SiPhillipsSport) January 24, 2019
"We have Mikel,
John Obi Mikel,
I do not think you understand.
The midfielder, the African Zidane,
Oh, we have John Obi Mikel " #UTB– Jonathan Bowes (@realjonnybowes) January 24, 2019
Real superstar, bring this clbad
– Paul Jones (@ pauljon98761602) January 24, 2019
Good luck @Boro @mikel_john_obi would have liked to see you again in a @Chelsea FC #Chelsealegend
– Joe French (@JoeFrench) January 24, 2019
Signature of quality! I hope that it produces the goods
– listo (@listyBoro) January 24, 2019
Welcome to Boro's boy. Absolutely buzzing to have you here. ?
– Jen Hayton (@JenniferHayton_) January 24, 2019
Welcome to Boro @mikel_john_obi I hope to see great things from you as a cereal winner and hope to give some of this experience to the younger members of the team. pic.twitter.com/7B14dv7kIL
– Lee Patton (@ Lee_patton93) January 24, 2019
Let's hope he can bring something to our static midfield. Welcome to Boro John Obi Mikel. ✌?
– For the love of Boro (@ 4TheLoveOfBoro) January 24, 2019
@mikel_john_obi Good luck for your return to England …. it's a pleasure to see you again … !!
– Mark Streeter (@ MarkStreeter1) January 24, 2019
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