Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has agreed personal terms with UAE side Al Ain, reports African Football. 
The Nigeria international had travelled to Dubai to hold talks with Al Ain this week, and the two parties have now reached an agreement. The club now need to reach a deal with Chelsea in order to secure Mikel’s signature.
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Mikel won 38% of his duels in the league last season
Speaking to AfricanFootball.com, Mikel’s agent Babawo Mohammed said: “Mikel has agreed personal terms with Al Ain and it is now left for Chelsea and the Dubai club to agree on a transfer fee.
“He has returned to England to communicate all these to Chelsea.
“We just have to wait and see what Chelsea say in this regard.”
Mikel still has a year to run on his contract at Stamford Bridge, but he was on the fringes of Jose Mourinho’s squad last season.
The form of Nemanja Matic and Cesc Fabregas’ arrival limited his playing opportunities, and he only made six starts in the top flight. He did make 12 appearances as a substitute, often to help provide additional defensive protection in the closing stages. He made 14 interceptions and averaged 91% pass accuracy.
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Mikel won 16 tackles in the league last term
The 28-year-old joined the Blues from Norwegian side Lyn in 2006, and he has made 333 appearances for the club in all competitions. He has helped them to win plenty of trophies, including the Champions League, two league titles, four FA Cups, and the Europa League.
Chelsea finished eight points clear at the top of the table last term, and they also won the Capital One Cup.
