TERRY AGREES TO £90,000 WEEKLY WAGE DROP TO STAY AT CHELSEA FOR ANOTHER YEAR AS HE REJECTS A LUCRATIVE £400,000 TO CHINA

The contract offered to Terry last week was heavily based on incentives — particularly with regard to appearances.

Furthermore, it was made clear to Terry that he will not be viewed as an automatic starter by incoming manager Antonio Conte.

But the Chelsea captain is backing himself to play regularly, hence making up the significant shortfall in his basic wage, despite the warning that he could play a peripheral role.



Terry knows Conte will look to sign a new centre back this summer and, with Gary Cahill and Kurt Zouma at the club, there is a danger that he could be fourth-choice centre half. But he is confident that he can still be an integral part of Chelsea’s back four.

Terry will continue working towards his coaching badges during the next campaign, although there are no formal responsibilities as part of his new Chelsea deal.

There will, however, be an opportunity to work regularly within the academy set-up as he plots a career away from playing. Terry will remain as club captain, but the role as on-the-field skipper could be an early issue for Conte to solve if the 35-year-old fails to convince that he is worth a regular starting role.


A potential final pay day in China at the end of next season is likely to be revisited if things do not go according to plan.

For now though, Terry remains fully committed to the club where he has spent his entire career.

‘I am delighted to sign a new contract with the club,’ Terry said. ‘Everyone knows I’m Chelsea through and through.
‘I am looking forward to next season under the new manager and hopefully we can make it a successful one.

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