One of the most protracted transfer disputes in the history of English football concluded last night with Chelsea signing Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel for a combined £16m (€23m).
Manchester United accepted a £12m (€17.5m) settlement to pave the way for Mikel to become a Chelsea player after the rival clubs reached an agreement over his future.
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