Midfielder loses another game with new club, Tianjin TEDA

Mikel joined Chinese Super League side Tianjin TEDA from Chelsea in a £140, 000 per week deal.

The midfielder who is now the captain of the side led the team to another defeat on Tuesday, January 17.

Tianjin TEDA lost 1-0 to Dinamo Bucurest in a pre-season game as coach Jaime Pacheco continues to work on his side ahead of the new season in China.

The team also lost 6-2 defeat to Bundesliga II side, St. Pauli FC in a friendly game played last week.

Mikel opened his goal account for his new club in that game.

Tianjin TEDA lost 2-1 defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach in a friendly game played on Wednesday, January 11 as Mikel made his debut for the Chinese club.