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