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John Terry revelation: Chelsea made to sweat over £20m offer
JOHN TERRY is reportedly weighing up a £17million pay increase or extend his Chelsea stay by one year.
John Terry could decide to reject Chelsea's contract offer
Terry, 35, has been offered fresh terms at the Stamford Bridge club as his current deal comes to an end.
It is believed Chelsea have proposed to halve the centre-back's wages to £3m a season.
But the Sunday People claim Terry is considering his decision after being handed a rival offer from the Chinese Super League.
Clubs must be very aware of using the strengths of those guys [one-club men]
“The contract extension the club has offered me is a different role and I hope everyone will understand I want to take the time to consider it carefully before making a decision," Terry said earlier this week.
Interim Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink yesterday praised the defender and backed the club to secure a deal.
"Once the two are talking to each other regarding the near future it's a good signal for everyone, in the stands as well," Hiddink said.
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"Clubs must be very aware of using the strengths of those guys [one-club men].
"When they have a beautiful career and are attached to one club they should switch off for a year or half a year and then come back.
"They must switch off from their [playing] career before going down another path."
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