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Antonio Conte sends transfer message to former Chelsea duo
ANTONIO CONTE has wished Oscar and John Obi Mkel well following their transfers to the Chinese Super League this month.
Antonio Conte wishes Oscar and John Obi Mikel all the best in China
Oscar, who struggled for game time after Antonio Conte switched to a 3-4-3 formation at the start of September, was sold to Shanghai SIPG in a £60million deal.
While Mikel failed to register a single appearance under Conte and followed Oscar to China at Tianjin TEDA earlier this week.
Oscar joined Shanghai SIPG in a £60million deal
The Nigeria international, whose contract was set to expire in the summer, spent almost a decade at Stamford Bridge and is said to have left on a free as a goodwill gesture by the club.
And Conte, whose side sit top of the Premier League table, has thanked the midfield duo for their commitment during his five month in charge.
John Obi Mikel failed to feature under Antonio Conte
"I would also like to mention Oscar and Mikel who have now left the club," Conte wrote in his programme notes.
"I want to thank them or their commitment and their good attitude in these five months that we have worked together and I wish the best for them and their families in the future."