I want to be as great as Mikel Obi — Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu
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I want to be as great as Mikel Obi — Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 11:29 - 15.09.2023

Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu is determined to follow in the footsteps of club legend Mikel Obi.

Mikel Obi enjoyed a hugely successful 11-year spell at Chelsea and remains one of the club's most beloved midfielders.

The ex-Super Eagles midfielder was an ever-present for Chelsea, making 372 appearances, scoring six goals, and contributing 13 assists.

Ugochukwu wants to emulate Mikel Obi

Lesley Ugochukwu in action for Chelsea (Photo Credit:  DestinyCrystal (Epiphany)/X)

Now, Blues summer signing Lesley Ugochukwu has revealed his intention to follow in the footsteps of the Chelsea icon.

Mikel Obi a part of the 2012 Champions League winning team is now expected to return in a Chelsea jersey.

Ugochukwu arrived from Ligue 1 side Rennes in the summer and has highlighted the impact and legacy of Mikel Obi at Chelsea.

“Just look at all the trophies he [Mikel Obi] has won and the legends that have passed through the club,” Ugochukwu remarked, via Chelsea’s official website

 “They say I can become a great midfielder like him if I put in the work and everything goes well. I want to be like him but it’s up to me to prove that I can have my place in the long term. I wanted to take this step. When a club of this stature comes in for you, it’s very difficult to refuse.

 “I have great confidence in myself, in my qualities, in what I can do. I know that if I do things correctly, everything will go as planned. I have the trust of the club, of the staff, that’s what pushed me to say to myself: Go for it! If they came for you, it’s because you have the qualities.” 

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