John Obi Mikel agrees new 5-year Chelsea deal

LONDON (AP) - Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has signed a new five-year contract at Chelsea through till 2014.

The 22-year-old Mikel agreed the deal Wednesday, one day after teammate Florent Malouda also signed a new contract.

Mikel said: "It was easy to commit to because I am happy here and when the opportunity came it was good to sign after speaking to the club."

Mikel expects the team will have a bright future under new manager Carlo Ancelotti.

He said: "I think we have a good working relationship already."

Mikel moved to Chelsea in 2006 despite Manchester United's attempts to buy him.