Chelsea hero Mikel John Obi has cooled talk of a return to the club to join Frank Lampard's backroom staff.

The ex-Nigeria international is still playing for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super League, having spent a brief stint with Middlesborough in the Championship.

However, African press reports have suggested he will leave Turkey this summer a return to Chelsea.

“To be honest, I have no idea where this story came from," Mikel told Sabah of the rumours.

I was surprised when I saw the news because neither me nor my club had a meeting with Chelsea about becoming a coach.

“Chelsea is, of course, my home, but the reports aren't true."