Premier League - Terry dismisses Man City talk

Eurosport - Sun, 15 Feb 18:06:00 2009

Chelsea captain John Terry has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to Manchester City in the summer and declared he aims to finish his career at Stamford Bridge.

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Media reports suggested that Terry was 'disillusioned' at the club and while the Blues recognised City had expressed interest, Chelsea also made it plain they were not willing to sell.

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon said: "We made it very clear that John was not for sale. We did not entertain any further conversation on the subject and nor will we in the future.

"John is our captain and the captain of England. He is part of the heart and soul of Chelsea."

Chelsea have been waiting to put an end to speculation over Terry's future for some time and decided to issue the statement after the latest media reports.

Terry had been kept fully informed of City's interest but the defender made it clear to the club at the time that he had no intention of moving on.

Now the England captain hopes his latest comments will end any notion of him leaving.

"Chelsea told me what had happened with the enquiry as a courtesy," said Terry. "I was very happy with their reaction as mine would have been the same.

"I have always said that I want to end my career at the club which I love and we all see no reason why that cannot happen.

"Given recent events I am more determined than ever to make Chelsea successful again."

The club issued their latest accounts last Friday and recorded a loss of almost £66 million. As a result players are likely to be sold to fund new additions to the squad in the summer.

However, Chelsea are adamant that whatever the financial situation at Stamford Bridge, Terry is not for sale at any price.

The defender was suspended for Sunday's 3-1 victory over Watford in the fifth round of the FA Cup but is set to return for interim coach Guus Hiddink's first game in charge at Aston Villa next weekend.

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  1. £66 million loss, shouldn't they close the club­ then?

    From Matt, on Tue 17 Feb 10:51AM

  2. Final nail in the coffin if he goes (which he­ won't). JT and Lamps are the backbone of the club.­ Nice to c Anelka & Drogs playing together at last

    From keiranpack, on Mon 16 Feb 9:32AM

  3. I HOPE HE DOESN'T GO TO ANOTHER CLUB, ABOUT TIME HE­ CALLED IT A DAY IF YOU ASK ME.

    From L H, on Mon 16 Feb 9:26AM

  4. speenix_white & Comments 9! Both of your are­ perfectly right, Nothing can move this idiot except­ $$$$.

    From jterry_lampard, on Mon 16 Feb 12:39AM
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    Would have been different if UTD

    From Champions, on Sun 15 Feb 10:47PM

  6. Terry wont go to another clubs!! He's going to stay­ in Chelsea!!

    From ?Q, on Sun 15 Feb 8:56PM

  7. Well.. fair enough. he's been playing from Chelsea­ side for quite some time. I am a CITY fan. However I­ see him staying at Chelsea.
    We all will see, this bad­ spell from Chelsea will be over soon and nobody will­ talk about them anymore. This is a very tough time for­ them.
    If we really wanna talk about a club which is not­ doing well at all is ARSENAL. I can't believe them.

    From razi_x2006, on Sun 15 Feb 7:43PM

  8. Terry is the gretest,child of CHELSEA !!!! He will­ never go to another club. NO too City!!!!

    From speenix_white, on Sun 15 Feb 7:23PM

  9. Adam, piss off back to eve you knobwipe you know­ nothing about football.

    From afcwasps, on Sun 15 Feb 6:34PM

  10. come to city

    From Wulk Bogan, on Sun 15 Feb 6:15PM

  11. should never be england skipper he is not good enough­ .........but i'm glad he has nipped this rumour in­ the bud its just another good player saying no to city­ and their millions well done JT

    From adam, on Sun 15 Feb 5:51PM

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