John Obi Mikel decided to leave his Turkish club,
Trabzonspor, days after a former Chelsea midfielder
said he was not comfortable with the continuation of the
league matches despite the outbreak of the new Corona
virus.
In a statement, Trabzon Sport confirmed that the
Nigerian player, who joined the club last year until May
2021, left by mutual consent.
And Michael, 32, said in his account on “Instagram”,
Saturday: “There are more important things in life than
football. I don’t feel comfortable and I do not want to
play football in this situation. Everyone should stay at
home with his family and loved ones in this.” Critical
time. ”
He added: “The season must be canceled because the
world is facing troubled times.”
The five major leagues in Europe, England, Spain,
Germany, Italy and France have been suspended, in
addition to the Champions League and European
League, but the Turkish League continues and matches
are played without fans.
The virus, which has infected nearly 200,000 people and
killed more than 7,500 people worldwide, has also
postponed the European Championship and the Copa
America.
The new Corona virus has also affected many
international sporting events, while the fate of the Tokyo
Olympics this summer has become mysterious.
