Mikel pins colours to Chelsea mast
Chelsea
midfielder John Obi Mikel has pledged his future to the club by signing
a new five-year deal to keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2014.

The 22-year-old, who moved
to west London from Norwegian side Lyn Oslo in 2006, impressed in the
holding role in the Blues midfield last term during the long-term
injury absence of Michael Essien..
The Nigerian told the club's official website: "It was easy to
commit to because I am happy here and when the opportunity came it was
good to sign after speaking to the club."
Mikel already feels he will have an important role to play under new boss Carlo Ancelotti.
He added: "My future with the new manager will be bright, and I think we have a good working relationship already.
"All the managers I have played for here have their own type of
systems they want us to play, and whoever comes in will want to change
little bits and pieces.
"There is not much to change but they all bring in different
views, and the new manager wants us to play in a certain formation
which we need to get used to before the season starts."
Mikel, who started the 2-0 friendly win over Inter Milan in
America as he looks to build-up to full fitness, is confident he will
thrive in the 4-4-2 diamond formation Ancelotti has favoured so far.
He added: "It has been hard work getting back to fitness but we
all want to be sharp for the start of the season. Training is hard work
but we have to do it.
"The new formation doesn't make too much difference to me in
defensive midfield, but perhaps it is a little harder as I have to
cover more ground for the team, but I feel I am up to the task and I am
sure I can do it."
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