John Obi Mikel signs short-term deal at Middlesbrough

Mikel captained Nigeria at last summer's World Cup and last played for Tianjin TEDA but had been a free agent since November.

Boro boss Tony Pulis told the club's website: "I'm pleased to get him in. He is a man with a lot of experience and quality.

"He has a winning mentality and he wants to be here to be a part of what we are looking to achieve."

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