Mikel Obi set to leave Chelsea for Galatasaray

Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi is placed to proceed to Galatasaray from Chelsea. Mikel told Sabah, a daily Turkish newspaper that the Turkey football club made a present that he's extremely pleased with and is looking towards life in Istanbul. 

'I asked Drogba for advice and he explained that Istanbul is just a fantastic city, that Galatasaray is just a huge club and that I have to make the move. I have played at Chelsea for quite a while and it's now time for me to leave.

'I'm still only 26 and it's great to get a present from a team (Galatasaray) playing Champions League football and successful in the competition.'

Talks reach an enhanced level between Chelsea and Galatasaray. Chelsea won't make the move difficult and regarding my salary there won't be described as a problem. All that's left is for the clubs to reach an agreement.'

Mikel leaving Chelsea for Galatasaray is not a good idea, can it be?

Galatasaray Sign Drogba

Ivory Coast captain and former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has left Shanghai Shenhua to sign a 1-1/2 year contract with Galatasaray, Turkish broadcaster CNN, Turk said on Sunday.

The channel did not give any more information and Galatasaray could not be reached for immediate comment.

The 34-year-old, who is on Africa Nations Cup duty with his country, moved to China after helping Chelsea win the Champions League last May.

Champions League – Drogba to join Sneijder at Galatasaray

Didier Drogba has agreed a one-and-a-half-year contract with Galatasaray, according to reports on Turkish television.

LigTV, the official broadcaster of the Turkish league, announced the deal just before the Galatasaray-Besiktas derby.

Reports say that Drogba will pocket a salary of 6 million euros for the 18 months of his deal as well as a signing on bonus of 4 million.

The former Chelsea striker will also get a bonus of 25,000 euros for each game he plays, up to a maximum of 500,000 euros a year, meaning he could earn 11m (£9.63m) euros over the 18 months.