Jon Obi Mikel offered new deal

[the wes 7,212]

John Obi Mikel will walk into 2009 with a wider smile on his face than usual after being offered a sensational new deal by Chelsea.

People Sport understands the talented Nigeria midfielder will trouser £80,000 a week, rising to £120,000 a week over the five-year term of the contract.

The increase will eventually put him on a par with the club's highest earners - skipper John Terry, vice-captain Frank Lampard and Michael Ballack.

Mikel has become a major force for the Blues, particularly in the absence of injured Michael Essien.

And the 21-year-old's efforts have been rewarded with Chelsea attempting to tie him down on a longterm deal.

[Elliott 7]

Good news, deserves it.

[Kez 2,727]

I dunno bout that

[Elliott 7]

He is what makes our midfield tick when it ticks.

[Kez 2,727]

When he's having a good day

Stupid amounts of money though

[Laylabelle 9,408]

Good news and good he's matured so quick and not making so many stupid red carded tackles

[bombayblue™ 55]

good thing that he was offered a new contract but i have learn't not to trust the wage figures from the press...

[Bandicoot 3]

Great news, glad we have made him an offer so we can keep him and watch him mature into a quality player.

[.Cee 50]

Great news!

good thing that he was offered a new contract but i have learn't not to trust the wage figures from the press...

True, still the official site would hardly/never announce the players' wages, would they?

[Drogba11CFC 108]

Liverpool did

[True_Blue 469]

He is brilliant and he plays well,but that's a bit too much money for a 21 year old don't want him to get spoiled.

[misschief 24]

Chelsea made a rod for their own back by giving the senior players ridiculous amounts of money in the first place and now anyone they want to keep will have to be offered similar amounts because you can bet your arse if Chelsea didnt offer Mikel a big enough contract then another club certainly would.

Good move on Chelsea's part making sure they hang on to a player like Mikel.

[Aesthetic Relic 301]

He fully deserves some sort of recognition for his performances this season. He's made the loss of Essien for much of the season a softer blow to take. He has taken on the role with both hands and is rapidly improving.

Dont get me wrong, I'd have Essien back in a heartbeat, and when he does come back I'd drop Deco/Ballack on current form tbh.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Deserves it if you ask me. Well, no-one deserves that much money, but since I can't do anything about it, all I can say is well done

[EskWeston 696]

Great to see Mikel being offered a new deal, he is becomming a vital player in our team, although i would be suprised if the figures being quoted are correct.