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How defender broke Chelsea's wishes just a day before transfer deadline
JOHN TERRY defied Chelsea when announcing he will leave the club at the end of the season, according to reports.
Chelsea are said to have been 'stunned' by John Terry's revelation
Terry, 35, will not be offered a new contract at Stamford Bridge.
The centre-back reportedly has offers from the Middle East and China waiting for him.
And The Daily Mail claim Chelsea tried to hush up their decision to drop Terry and were "stunned" when the player revealed the news himself.
Terry broke the news just a day before the transfer deadline, with team-mate Gary Cahill already seeking an exit that never went through.
Chelsea are said to have wanted Terry to wait until a new manager was appointed next summer before concluding his future.
The Blues will seek a long-term replacement for Jose Mourinho as Guus Hiddink oversees the team during the interim.
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Pepp Guardiola was yesterday struck off Chelsea's list of potential recruits when he signed off on a three-year contract at Manchester City, which will start in July.
Diego Simeone, Antonio Conte and City's departing manager Manuel Pellegrini are all candidates to come in.
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