Middlesbrough have revealed that Norwich City target John Obi-Mikel will become a free agent this summer.
Boro revealed on their club website that the Nigerian will become a free agent next month after not being offered a new deal at the Riverside.
The Canaries, along with fellow promoted side Sheffield United, have been strongly linked with a move for the 32-year-old this summer.
The former Chelsea man made the move to Middlesbrough in January and became a regular under Tony Pulis during the second half of the campaign.
Mikel, who won two Premier League titles with the Blues, is thought to be a key target for Norwich boss Daniel Farke.
The German is unlikely to make drastic changes at Carrow Road following their excellent Championship campaign, but will look to add a handful of additions to the squad over the summer.
Securing the services of Mikel may prove to be just what the Canaries need, and the club now know for definite the player will be made a free agent next month.
