Chelsea
veteran defender John Terry has signed a new improved deal which will keep him
until next year’s summer, according Chelsea official website.
Chelsea
captain who has signed a £150,000 a week contract has made more than 650 appearances
for the Blues since playing his first game in 1998.
The
Englishman is happy with his new deal, he said: “I'm delighted to have signed an
extension to my contract with Chelsea.”
Terry
has been an important player for Jose Mourinho’s side. Despite of reaching the
age of 34 he is still performing at his very best level.
Terry
has played 36 games so far this season.
On
the other hand Portuguese boss added this contract is not because of his successful years at Stamford Bridge, he is continuing to perform and that’s the reason Chelsea decided to offer him
a new deal.
He
has won Champions League, Europa League and Premier League so far in his 17
years at Chelsea and is likely to add another title of Premier League this
season. He
has also won several records individually, he won PFA Player of the Year in 2005
and was named five times in a row in FIFPro World XI team.
Chelsea
are currently on first spot in the Premier League and they are the favourites to
lift the title in May.
Columnist: Shah Arsalan
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