Nigerian International John Obi Mikel and Chelsea have put pen to paper on a new five year deal that will keep the 22 year old at Stamford Bridge until the year 2014.

Via Guardian 

“It was easy to commit to because I am happy here and when the opportunity came it was good to sign after speaking to the club,” the Nigerian international told the club’s official website.

Mikel hopes to have an important role to play under Carlo Ancelotti. “My future with the new manager will be bright, and I think we have a good working relationship already. All the managers I have played for here have their own type of systems they want us to play, and whoever comes in will want to change little bits and pieces.

“There is not much to change but they all bring in different views, and the new manager wants us to play in a certain formation which we need to get used to before the season starts.”

Mikel, who started the 2–0 friendly win over Internazionale as he looks to reach full fitness, is confident he will thrive in the 4-4-2 diamond formation Ancelotti has favoured so far. “It has been hard work getting back to fitness but we all want to be sharp for the start of the season. Training is hard work but we have to do it.

“The new formation doesn’t make too much difference to me in defensive midfield, but perhaps it is a little harder as I have to cover more ground for the team, but I feel I am up to the task and I am sure I can do it.”

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