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Chelsea’s second longest serving player Mikel John Obi is yet to make a competitive appearance for Chelsea this season.

The 29-year-old Nigerian international midfielder could be set to leave Chelsea in January after talks with Chelsea manager Antonio Conte, Daily Express revealed.

According to the report by Daily Express, talks were held between Mikel and Conte and Mikel was told during the talks that he could leave Chelsea in January.

Mikel John Obi’s Chelsea contract is set to expire in the summer.