Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho has hinted at John Obi Mikel been a likely captain of Chelsea when John Terry retires.

The Super Eagles midfielder has spent nine years at the Bridge since his controversial move from Norwegian side, Lyn in 2006.

With 34-year-old Terry’s career with the London side winding down, it means the English champions will have to select a new Captain and Mourinho feels Obi – the team’s second longest serving player may just be accorded with the honour of wearing the sarmband.

“Mikel is, after John, the guy with most years of Chelsea,” Mourinho said

“I think (Cesc) Fabregas has personality for a captain too. Eden is coming with big status now and was voted one of the top 10 players in Europe last year.

“In my opinion he should be in the top three not in the top 10. Let’s see what is going to happen but we have these people. But let’s say John and Branislav are our captains and the others are ready to come,” he said.

Recalled Mikel recently ended speculation over his Chelsea future by insisting he is happy at Stamford Bridge