Mikel Obi receives rousing welcome from Trabzonspor fans

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Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, received an exciting welcome from fans of Turkish side, Trabzonspor, as he arrived in Trabzon.

The 32-year-old posted videos of the welcome on InstaStories on Monday.

In the videos, fans are seen chanting the name of the former Chelsea player as he posed for pictures.

Mikel Obi joins the Turkish side on a two-year deal with an option for a further year.

The Turkish Super Lig club announced the signing of the Nigeria international on a permanent deal as a free agent earlier in July.

Mikel Obi last played in the English Championship for Middlesbrough at the end of the 2018-19 season.

He will team up with compatriots Ogenyi Onazi and Anthony Nwakaeme and is expected to boost the Black Sea Storm’s midfield with his vast experience.

Trabzonspor are in contention for Europa League football next season after their fourth-place finish in the Turkish Super Lig in the 2018-19 campaign.