John Obi Mikel Reacts Didier Drogba's Return To Chelsea

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is glad that Didier Drogba is back to the club.

Photo: John Obi Mikel

The legendary Ivorian striker, who in  2012 left for China and then Turkey (Galatasaray), has recently reunited with his old manager Jose Mourinho, goal.com recalls. The Blues’ coach warmly welcomed the 36-year-old back saying he belongs to Chelsea.

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Photo: Didier Drogba in Chelsea jersey

Sharing his reaction to Drogba’s return Mikel, who also fights for English Premier League place in Mourinho’s squad, said:

“I heard the rumours [that Drogba would come back] but I thought there was no way it was going to happen. I thought when he’s gone, he’s gone, but then I thought about it a bit more and realized it could happen because of the connection that the gaffer and Didier have always had. I’m glad to have him back. It’s like his home. He’s fitting in perfectly well again. It’s like he never went away. It’s good for the team because he’s a big player and a big personality.”

Meanwhile Mikel’s future in the London club has been surrounded by controversies as it was alleged that Mourinho planned to drop either Fernando Torres, or Peter Cech or Mikel.