John Terry Officially Signs New 1-Year Contract with Chelsea

Chelsea captain John Terry has signed a new one-year contract at the club, despite admitting he needed time to mull over taking on a "different role" at Stamford Bridge.

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Blues Confirm Terry Deal

Wednesday, May 18

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Terry Receives Happy Ending to Difficult Situation

Speculation over Terry's future started back in January, when he told reporters the club would not give him a new deal, saying there wouldn't be a "fairytale" ending to his wonderful career in the English capital, per the Guardian's Dominic Fifield.

The former England international was born in Barking, east London, and he has played for Chelsea since moving to the club from West Ham United as a 14-year-old in 1995.

Chelsea have been cautious in their handling of veteran players in the last few years, offering them one-year deals or letting them walk, but most fans and pundits wanted the Blues to make an exception for Terry, one of the most beloved players in team history. Thousands of fans even signed a petition, asking the club to give him the new deal he "deserves."

The one-year deal seems an acceptable conclusion for the club, fans and player himself.

According to the Sun’s Jamie Gordon, Terry also had the option of moving to China, where he was offered wages of up to £12 million per season.