Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has branded reports suggesting that he could return to the Premier League a “false rumour”.
The Nigeria international spent close to 11 years at Stamford Bridge before departing for China to link up with Tianjin Teda in January.
Despite taking the decision to leave Europe for the riches on offer in the Chinese Super League, Mikel is only 30 years of age.
There is a feeling that he could still do a job at the highest level and Everton are among those to have been linked with a move to bring him back to England.
Mikel, though, has moved quickly to rubbish such speculation, telling Tianjin TV: “I don’t know from where such a rumour could come, but this story is untrue.
“I want to stay in the CSL and play for [Tianjin] Teda. I’m sure there will be lots of speculation about me as the transfer window nears but it is a false rumour.
“The CSL lags behind the Premier League, but their level is still quite high. I believe more matches will help me get in shape for the 2018 World Cup.
“I just hope to stay injury free next year and have an amazing season with Teda.”
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