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Friday, 27 January 2017

'Some players are more concentrated on financial settlement'- Chelsea keeper Courtois takes dig at Mikel Obi

Following Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi's decision to move from Chelsea FC to Tianjin Teda of Chia in China, Chelsea's first choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has taken a thinly veiled dig at his ex-Chelsea teammate, saying the Bronze winning medalist is more interested in financial security than playing for a top team.
Mikel shocked the footballing world when he joined the Chinese club in January, doubling his salary from £70,000 per week at Chelsea to £140,000 per week at Tianjin Teda, but Courtois has revealed he'll rather play for a big club and earn less, than play for a small club and earn a lot.
When asked by Mirror UK on why he's never considered going to Chinese league like former teammates Oscar, Ramires and Mikel the 24-year-old said: 
“Some players are more concentrated on what they will do after their football career and want to make sure their lives are financially settled. “I prefer to play in big teams, earn a little less money and win trophies.”
Mikel is the new captain of Tianjin Teda, and has even scored a goal for the club, after spending over 10 years at Chelsea, scoring six times in 372 appearances for the London club

36 comments:

obiora said...

Courtois is a kid! What does he know? When you talk of dedication and loyalty as far as Chelsea Fc is concerned, then Mikel Obi comes to mind at once!

Eddy Ogbunambala said...

Good for him

Unknown said...

Linda he wasn't directing it at Mikel in particular... Just all players moving to China for the money. Mikek isn't the first person to go there. There's Oscar too. Stop creating a smoke where there is no fire.

Unknown said...

His opinion.. ..and he didn't aim it at Mikel, so find another story linda

Unknown said...

he shuld shut up jooor. Is football not business??? Smile to the bank! Get unique soccer prediction tips for Friday & Saturday 27th & 28th January 2016 @ www.fortunatusblog.com  

Unknown said...

With the recession in his country, what do you want him to do? he is securing his future.

Unknown said...

with the present situation in his country? and you are telling him to stay in 70000? his just securing his future.

Unknown said...

Mbok who no like better thing

Unknown said...

For how many years,bad belle

Unknown said...

He did not mention names and wasn't specifically referring to anyone in particular! Y'all journalists like putting words in people's mouth just to make stories.

Anonymous said...


IDIOT PLAY FOR CHARITY YOUR FATHER

Unknown said...

The keeper is fool
I don't blame him cuz he has playing time.
Mikel all the way ~Nwa_Nsukka

Unknown said...

Before nko,as Igbo man per say....double ur account jare who knw him for dat Chelsea,at least for DAT side he can easily be recognise.

Unknown said...

Thibaut Courtois you no dey there when ur coach Antonio won frustrate Mikel career more. Abi den tie your eye. and besides, Mikel no even get career again in 5 years time or less. So make e gada money to take care of his future n family and besides nija don hard than before.

Carina Kikelomo Jacob said...

He should shut up.
Their coach neglected Mikel. What he supposed to do? Sit and look? Mtchewwww

www.ckjacob.com

Anonymous said...

You can run your mouth the way you please, but be careful who is next to you when you cos your might receive dirty snap. Where were you when he was sidelined for months. I guess you are in chelsea only for the fun of it make them reduce your money to 20,000 per week. Old Peter cech still better pass you self 😁😁😁

Anonymous said...

Mikel has accomplished what an average footballer would never in their career, unlike Courtois who is from a country with a good social security system, at his age Mikel needs to guarantee his future.Congrats Mikel!

Unknown said...

ok
-D great anonymous now as Vivian Reginalds

Unknown said...

African players & some other from the so called third world countries really need financial security why? Makaechi na nwane"Linda will interpret the last line

Unknown said...

He should mind his business. There is a difference between being in a big club n playing for a big club. Mikel was jst a bench warmer in Chelsea

Unknown said...

Anfrican players & some others from the so called 3rd world countries really need financial security why? Makaechi na nwane"linda will ineterpret the last line

Dan said...

There's a future after sport ask Michael jordan

Okorie Gideon Akachukwu said...

That is his own choice

Unknown said...

Na true mikel.

Unknown said...

Go and sit down my friend, so he should sit on bench watching u playing huh.

Anonymous said...

abeg mikel if Eyimba offers more than that china team move to them fast....see is mouth big team... who una team epp

Unknown said...

Rubbih talk! Na imm sabi,mikel made the best decision











Lib addict#jut passing#

F8 said...

Lol, see painment! The chinese money clubs didn't come 4 him right?.

Unknown said...

courtois shut up
mikel is already a father and you're not.. he's 29 and you're 24... so just shut up

Unknown said...

In the post, I don't see or hear courtois mentioning anybody's name in particular, he was only giving his own views on modern day players transferring to Chinese league.

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bobchuka said...

Courtois, signed for chelsea bcos of money

Unknown said...

What do u know about dedication in football u jst write bcus u can u know nothing abt football

Anonymous said...

Where did he mention Mikel's name?

Anonymous said...

Linda you're putting your own words in his mouth... Hmm

Anonymous said...

If he prefers playing for a big club, then why is he at Chelsea? :)

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