Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has denied that the blues owner, Roman Abramovich, asked him to return to the club and take up a coaching role.
There were speculations that the Nigerian had been approached, to either work in the club’s Academy or as an assistant.
It was believed to be Roman Abramovich’s reward to the midfielder who spent 11 years at the club.
But Mikel Obi, while speaking with AOIFootball, described the rumours as “lies”.
He said: “Honestly, I do not know where such stories are emanating from. I’m surprised at the news because no such discussion or meetings have taken place between me and the club’s hierarchy as regards any form of coaching job.
“Chelsea will forever be like home to me and if such contact were made I would gladly make it known but for now they are all lies and rumours.”
Mikel Obi is expected to return to football action this weekend for Trabzonspor after fully serving his suspension, after his red card against Caykur Rizespor.
