Mikel signs new contract

Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel has signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea, the Premier League club has revealed.

The 25-year-old midfielder committed his future to the European champions until 2017 - something that would see him complete 11 years at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea seems like my home now because I have been here for over six years and I enjoy my time here.

I come into the training ground every day to work and I value my time there. I am happy and want to keep going and win trophies for this club.