Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi says he is prepared to leave the club this season in order to get first-team football.
The Nigerian has been a key part of his club’s revival under Guus Hiddink this season, after being frozen out by former manager Jose Mourinho.
But with Antonio Conte set to take over in the summer, Mikel, who is out of contract next year, says he needs assurances about his place in the first team if he is going to stay.
‘I have one more season with Chelsea but I know when this season ends, we will definitely sit down and try to sort out whatever needs to be sorted out,’ the 28-year-old told Goal.
‘If it means me leaving, fine.
‘If it means me staying, then I have to play because one thing I don’t want to do is to sit on the bench like I did before.’
