Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
Chelsea midfielder deal: Agent lifts lid on four-year contract offer
CHELSEA midfielder John Obi Mikel has not agreed a four-year deal with Valencia, according to his agent.
John Obi Mikel has not agreed a four-year deal with Valencia, his agent has confirmed
Mikel has fallen out of favour at Chelsea following the arrival of Antonio Conte and is yet to make a single appearance for the Blues this season.
The Nigeria international is yet to be named in a matchday squad by the former Juventus boss and has been linked with a number of transfers.
A move to MLS and the Chinese Super League have been reported, as well as a four-year deal with La Liga giants Valencia.
John Obi Mikel has not made a single appearance for Chelsea this season
John Obi Mikel hits the back of the net with ease
However, Mikel's agent John Shittu has since denied reports that his client has signed a contract with the Spanish club.
“It is not true that Mikel is joining Valencia on a four-year deal," Shittu told website AllNigeriaSoccer.
"The information is not correct."
Valencia are said to have offered Mikel a £2.5million-a-year contract which has fallen short of Mikel's demands.
The 29-year-old currently earns £75,000 a week at Stamford Bridge, equating to a £3.9m-a-year salary.
He is under contract with the Blues until June 2017.
Would you like to receive news notifications from Daily Express?