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FOOTBALL'S governing body FIFA has called on Nigerian youngster John Mikel Obi to explain his role in the controversial transfer dispute between Chelsea and United.
FOOTBALL'S governing body FIFA has called on Nigerian youngster John Mikel Obi to explain his role in the controversial transfer dispute between Chelsea and United.
FIFA have asked him to present his position on July 4 in an effort to resolve the tug-of-war over the highly-rated 18 year old.
Obi signed a contract to join United from Lyn Oslo in April, but has since claimed he was forced to sign the contract against his will and that he wants to play for Chelsea instead.
Following a report to FIFA from United and Lyn Oslo, the governing body has asked the player for his response, which will come after his involvement in the World Youth Championship in Holland is over.
"We are waiting for the player's position on 4 July," FIFA spokesman Andreas Herren told BBC Sport.
"No decision is likely to come in the near future, at least as long as we do not have the player's statement on this matter."