In a poignant moment, former Nigerian midfielder John Mikel Obi met with legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, laying to rest a nearly two-decade-old transfer saga. The pair reunited ahead of the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, with a photo of their encounter posted to The Obi One Podcast account on X.....Read The Full Story Here ▶
The caption accompanying the image read: “The boss. All is forgiven between @mikel_john_obi and Sir Alex Ferguson,” with a playful nod to potential lingering tension: “Lip readers out there might disagree, though.”
This chance meeting comes 19 years after Mikel Obi’s highly publicized transfer drama, in which he initially signed a pre-contract with Manchester United in 2005, only to make a surprise last-minute switch to Chelsea.
On the field, Real Madrid emerged victorious in the Champions League final, defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 behind goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior.
The reunion between Mikel Obi and Sir Alex Ferguson serves as a testament to the ability of time to heal wounds and the power of forgiveness in the football community.