ANKARA
Turkish Super Lig team Trabzonspor released their Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel, ending his deal on Tuesday.
The Black Sea club said on its website that 32-year-old midfielder Mikel’s contract was terminated by a “mutual consent”.
Trabzonspor didn’t cite any reason for contract termination but Mikel on Saturday said on social media that he refused to play football due to COVID-19 pandemic.
“There is more to life than football. I do not feel comfortable and don’t want to play football in this situation,” Mikel said on Saturday on Instagram.
“Everyone should be home with their families and loved ones
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