Mikel pens Chelsea farewell as Nigeria captain announces Tianjin TEDA move

The 29-year-old, the club's second-longest-serving player after John Terry, had just six months left on his deal at Stamford Bridge, has left for China.

Jon Obi Mikel has written a hearfelt letter to Chelsea fans ahead of his departure from the club after 11 years of service.

The Nigeria captiain is on the brink of a £140,000-per-week switch to Chinese Super League side Tianjin TEDA, having failed to establish a place in the Blues side under Antonio Conte.

And ahead of his switch, the 29-year-old penned a letter to Blues supporters and staff.