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Mikel Obi part ways with Turkish side Trabzonspor over Coronavirus scare

John Mikel Obi has parted ways with Tukish side Trabzonspor after he refused to play over Coronavirus scare.
Mikel Obi
Mikel Obi

Most league have been suspended due to Coronavirus scare, but the Turkish league remains one of the few league which are still on going, despite complaints from some of the stakeholders of the game.

Mikel Obi on Saturday posted on his Instagram account expressing his dissatisfaction over decision not to suspend the Turkish league during this time of Coronavirus pandemic in the world.

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"There is more to life than football. I do not feel comfortable and don’t want to play football in this situation. Everyone should be home with their families and loved ones in this critical time. Season should be cancelled as the world is facing such turbulent times."

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The Mikel Obi's two-year contract was cancelled on Tuesday following his social media post confirming he was not comfortable playing until the coronavirus outbreak was over.

"The professional football player agreement between our company and John Obi Mikel ... has been mutually terminated. With a mutual termination agreement, the football player gave up all his forward-looking receivables," Trabzonspor said in a statement on Tuesday.

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