John Terry has signed a one-year contract extension
at Chelsea, committing to the Premier League leaders
until the end of next season.
The Blues announced the skipper's new deal on
Thursday, three weeks after manager Jose Mourinho
guaranteed Terry would be at Stamford Bridge next
term.
The 34-year-old's existing deal was set to expire at
the end of this season and the new contract is in line
with Chelsea's policy of offering those over the age
of 30 only one-year deals.
Terry's new contract runs until the end of the
2015-16 season.
The central defender, who has retired from England
duty, lifted the Capital One Cup with Chelsea on
March 1 – his 13th major honour with the Blues –
and hopes to add the Premier League title.
Chelsea entered the international break with a six-
point advantage over nearest rivals Manchester City
and with a game in-hand.
Terry has made 661 appearances for the Blues,
scoring 63 goals, and winning the Champions
League, Europa League, three Premier League titles
and five FA Cups.
He said on chelseafc.com: "I'm delighted to have
signed an extension to my contract with Chelsea.
"After adding another major trophy to my collection
this month I hope myself, the players and manager
can continue to bring success to our club.
"Playing for this great club makes me so proud. And
as always I would like to thank the fans who have
continually supported me."
Terry appeared to be being phased out at Chelsea
under Mourinho's predecessor, Rafael Benitez, with
injuries contributing to a lack of match action.
Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole left after lengthy
stays at Stamford Bridge at the end of last season,
but Terry was given a new contract less than 48
hours after the close of Mourinho's first term back at
Chelsea.
The former England captain, who graduated from
Chelsea's academy and made his first-team debut in
1998, has been rejuvenated by the return of the
Portuguese, who says the deal has been earned on
merit.
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.
"I am happy that he completely deserves this new
contract after a season where he has already played
40 matches."
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