Chelsea captain John Terry has decided to extend his contract at the club until the end of the 2015-16 season. The central defender, now aged 34, has made over 550 appearances for the Blues. His contract was due to expire at the end of the current season.
Chelsea have a six-point advantage at the top of the Premier League table with a game in hand on their rivals. Manager Jose Mourinho said: "This new contract is not to say 'thank you very much'. It is because John continues to perform. He is a top defender." Chelsea's policy is to offer players that are over the age of 30 only one-year deals.
Terry has won 13 major trophies with Chelsea since making his debut in 1998: the Champions League, Europa League, three Premier League titles, five FA Cups and three League Cup trophies. He was the club captain when the team won their two Premier League titles during Mourinho's first spell at Stamford Bridge. "I am happy that he completely deserves this new contract after a season where he has already played 40 matches," added Mourinho. Chelsea have already won the League Cup this season but they were knocked out of the Champions League and FA Cup.
Chelsea are 1/16 at Bet365 to retain the Premier League title this season.
Shumar4life 8 years ago
Terry is symbol of Chelsea, and I wish him all of the best in his career. He can play one more or two more years on high level, and it's really fun to watch this player fro the old group of players. Lampard is now in Manchester City, Drogba will leave Chelsea at the end of season, and Czech maybe also, so he will only remain...
Terry is symbol of Chelsea, and I wish him all of the best in his career. He can play one more or two more years on high level, and it's really fun to watch this player fro the old group of players. Lampard is now in Manchester City, Drogba will leave Chelsea at the end of season, and Czech maybe also, so he will only remain from the old Mourinho team
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mdacic 8 years ago
I love John Terry and I love Chelsea and I think that this is great move by Chelsea and I think that we should keep Terry as long as he can play football, because he is great captain, great leader, great player and above all great and loyal man. So as long as we have Terry I know that our defense is rock solid !
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h34dhunt3r 8 years ago
As a Chelsea fan I'm so glad to hear that. John is Chelseas legend, an icon. When I heard that he didnt sign new contract few weeks ago, was only hoping that same as with Frenk Lampard doesnt happend. John might be 34, but he doesnt show any weaknesses gained by his age. He is still boss in defence, still scores goals,...
As a Chelsea fan I'm so glad to hear that. John is Chelseas legend, an icon. When I heard that he didnt sign new contract few weeks ago, was only hoping that same as with Frenk Lampard doesnt happend. John might be 34, but he doesnt show any weaknesses gained by his age. He is still boss in defence, still scores goals, still has energy and passion like 15 years ago. One year contract is fine for both sides. John might go overseas to finish his carrier, since its popular nowdays.
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sharpe 8 years ago
It was not a surprise that John Terry choose to stay with the club of his heart till the end of his career. Although the veteran is all ready 34 years old he is still a keen player for Chelsea and looks like he is s going to lift the title in the Premier League in the end of the season.I think this is a good deal for both...
It was not a surprise that John Terry choose to stay with the club of his heart till the end of his career. Although the veteran is all ready 34 years old he is still a keen player for Chelsea and looks like he is s going to lift the title in the Premier League in the end of the season.I think this is a good deal for both sides.
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Johnajax 8 years ago
John terry is big player. He is from London, he was big fan of Chelsea since he was a child and he care about Chelsea. I think that this is great for both side. For Chelsea because they need player like Terry to have good defense and to have one player who will die for club. This is great for John too because this mean...
John terry is big player. He is from London, he was big fan of Chelsea since he was a child and he care about Chelsea. I think that this is great for both side. For Chelsea because they need player like Terry to have good defense and to have one player who will die for club. This is great for John too because this mean that he will have another year of football and he love football, football is his life and that is why this is important to him.
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seculla 8 years ago
Jonh Terry have such a long history with Chelsea, and he went trough very good and also very bad moments here. I believe that extending his contract is very good thing for both sides. Chelsea will still have very good defender with big experience, and on the other side I also believe that John Terry have enough strenght...
Jonh Terry have such a long history with Chelsea, and he went trough very good and also very bad moments here. I believe that extending his contract is very good thing for both sides. Chelsea will still have very good defender with big experience, and on the other side I also believe that John Terry have enough strenght to play, even though he is 34 years old, and that he can help his team to win trophies.
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