Super Eagles Mikel 'mobbed' by kids in his 1st training at new club where he'll be paid N1.6bn as salary
- John Obi Mikel seems to be settling in well at his new club as some children took pictures with him after training
- The former Nigerian captain recently joined the Middle East country after parting ways with Stoke City
- Mikel signed a one-year extension with the English Championship side but parted ways with them even before the season started
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Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel posed with a few kids after his first training at his new club Kuwait SC earlier week.
The 35-year-old joined The Brigadiers on a one-year deal this summer after terminating his contract with English Championship outfit Stoke City.
Although no one knows whose kids they were but they seemed excited with the opportunity to be in the same picture with the Nigeria international.
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The youngest of the four boys even showed a peace sign with his two fingers while having a blown smile on his face.
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Meanwhile, Mikel is expected to earn a staggering N1.6 billion during his 12-month reign with the Kuwaiti Premier League club.
The team will also be counting on the midfielder's wealth of experience as they pursue the title this coming season.
How much Mikel Obi will earn in Kuwait
Legit.ng earlier reported that Mikel Obi who recently signed a mouth-watering contract with Kuwait Sporting Club has resumed pre-season activities with his new team.
The 34-year-old former Chelsea defensive midfielder recently completed a big move to Kuwaiti outfit after leaving English Championship side Stoke City where he played for the whole of last season.
He will earn a massive $4 million annually (N1.6 billion) at his new club and he has quickly moved to begin preparations ahead of next season with the club.
The former Middlesbrough star is expected to earn a huge salary in the next 12 months before his contract with them expires, while they will be banking on his wealth of experience to help them win the league since 2019-20 season.
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