Chelsea captain John Terry has signed a new one-year contract with the club, ending months of speculation. The decision has been taken following the appointment of Antonio Conte as the club’s new manager last month, and consultation between Terry, Conte, the owner and the board. . Though the long-serving Blues defender was offered a new deal last week but revealed the club had outlined a ‘slightly different role’, but after considering his options he has decided to stay at Stamford Bridge.
The specifics of his proposed new role with the club have not been made clear, though both chairman Bruce Buck and director Marina Granovskaia also spoke of their joy at finalising an agreement.
Buck said: ‘We are delighted John will spend another year at the club. He has been the leader of the Chelsea squad throughout the most successful period in our history. He recently reached the 700-appearance mark, which is testament to his professionalism and dedication as well as his undoubted talent.’
Granovskaia added: ‘We look forward to another year with John at the club, and believe he will be an important figure in the dressing room and on the pitch as we look to bring success back to the club next season.’
Terry, 35, has spent his entire career at the club and was delighted to confirm his decision to stay. Since his debut in 1998, Terry has won every available major club honour with Chelsea, a trophy haul which includes the Champions League, Europa League, four Premier Leagues, five FA Cups and three League Cups.
In addition to his list of club honours, Terry also won 78 England caps before his retirement from international football in 2012, as well as being voted the PFA Player of the Year in 2005. He has lifted the Chelsea Player of the Year award twice, while appearing in five consecutive FIFPro World XI teams, as voted by his peers. He was also named in last season’s PFA Premier League Team of the Year, his fourth such honour, after playing in all 38 matches of our title-winning campaign.
In addition to his list of club honours, Terry also won 78 England caps before his retirement from international football in 2012, as well as being voted the PFA Player of the Year in 2005. He has lifted the Chelsea Player of the Year award twice, while appearing in five consecutive FIFPro World XI teams, as voted by his peers. He was also named in last season’s PFA Premier League Team of the Year, his fourth such honour, after playing in all 38 matches of our title-winning campaign.
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