"Nobody turns down Fergie, said the former Nigeria international. The gaffer never forgives! I met him a couple of times and he told me: Oh yeah, I forgive you.' The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. But I think we both know he never forgives! Every time I see him he says to me: That's the one that got away.'"
"The matter was settled and Mikel played 249 Premier League matches for Chelsea between 2006 and 2017, winning the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup with the west London club. John Obi Mikel Two decades on, Mikel revealed to the Mirror that the saga has not been forgotten either by him or his would-be manager, who ranked at no.1 in FourFourTwo's list of the greatest managers ever."
Alex Ferguson's presence and influence continue to shape Manchester United. The transfer saga over teenage Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel saw him announced and unveiled at United before protracted negotiations involving Chelsea, Manchester United and Lyn. Mikel ultimately joined Chelsea in 2006 after more than a year of negotiations. He played 249 Premier League matches for Chelsea between 2006 and 2017, winning the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup. Ferguson has long regarded Mikel as 'the one that got away,' and Mikel says Ferguson 'never forgives.' Mikel urges players to embrace unknown opportunities and make bold decisions.
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