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'They were not having it... for me, they don't care': John Obi Mikel insists he will not accept any offer from Trabzonspor after he quit over Turkish league's handling of coronavirus

John Obi Mikel insists he will not accept any offer to return to Trabzonspor after he sensationally quit the Turkish top flight earlier this week over their handling of the coronavirus outbreak.

The former Chelsea midfielder departed Trabzonspor just days after criticising the Turkish football authorities for not suspending the season despite the spread of coronavirus.

Mikel only joined the club as a free agent last summer, having penned a two-year deal, but parted ways with the Super Lig side by mutual consent.

John Obi Mikel insists he will not accept any offer from Trabzonspor after quitting the club
Mikel hit out at the decision to allow action in the Super Lig to continue during the pandemic

His post on Instagram earlier this week read: 'There is more to life than football.