John Terry confirms he’s leaving Chelsea at the end of the season
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Jamie Sanderson for Metro.co.uk
Sunday 31 Jan 2016 6:47 pm
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John Terry is set to quit the Stamford Bridge club this summer (Picture: Getty Images)
John Terry has revealed he’s leaving Chelsea when his contract expires at the end of the season.

The 35-year-old has been with the Blues since the age of 14, graduating from their youth ranks to eventually become their captain.

He remains one of the best defenders in the Premier League, but Terry says Chelsea won’t be offering him a new contract and he’ll be leaving.

Speaking after the 4-1 victory over MK Dons in the FA Cup, he explained he plans to continue his playing career – but not for another English club.

John Terry's statement in full
‘I was in last week and was told my contract won’t be extended,’ he said.

‘They said that when the new manager comes in, things might change. It’s a no at the minute.

‘I needed to know now like I have done every January and sometimes it takes a couple of months to get done.

‘It’s not going to be a fairytale ending, I’m not going to retire at Chelsea. It’s going to be elsewhere which it took me a couple of days to get over.

‘I want to give everything and finish on a high, on 100 per cent good terms with the club.’
Teams in MLS and the Chinese Super League have already been linked with his services, while Turkish outfit Fenerbache are long-term admirers.

That would mean hiring Giggsy's brother, and we all know how much the Perthites like nepotism.