John Mikel Obi reveals why he chose Chelsea over Manchester United in 2006

Former Nigeria international was linked with the two Premier League sides and ended up making a move to Stamford Bridge from Lyn FK back in 2006.

Obi has now revealed he doesn’t regret his choice of joining the Blues and considers it as the best decision he has ever made in his life.

“FIFA said: ‘Listen, we know you’re young and you have these two clubs fighting over you. We can’t decide for you. You can only go where you want. You have to tell us,’” he said, via talkSPORT.

“You know what made my mind up? Chelsea had signed three other players from Nigeria along with me. They were staying with me at the house in London to keep me company. These guys … their lives depended on the decision I was making.

“If I went to United, they were gone. If I went to Chelsea, they were going to have a career. No matter how long it lasted, that was important to me. Just to give them a chance, you know?

“I chose Chelsea, and four lives changed that day.”

Obi added: “I don’t regret any decision I made because I enjoyed everything I achieved at Chelsea – it’s the best decision I have ever made in my life.”

John Mikel Obi on picking #Chelsea over Man United:

"I don't regret any decision I made because I enjoyed everything I achieved at Chelsea – it's the best decision I have ever made in my life."

[via @BBCSport]

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