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Chelsea stalwart set for exit: Antonio Conte breaks news to him
JOHN TERRY is poised to leave Chelsea at the end of the season, according to reports.
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Terry has had a more limited role under Antonio Conte this term.
The 36-year-old put pen to paper on a new one-year deal after the last campaign, but Chelsea left it late to strike an agreement.
Gareth Southgate has reportedly offered Terry a coaching role in the England set-up.
John Terry is set to leave Chelsea at the end of the season
Antonio Conte reportedly told John Terry his Chelsea future is over
And according to The Times, Terry's career at Stamford Bridge is ticking.
The report suggests Conte and a number of Blues chiefs have told him his stay in west London is nearly over.
While the club's hierarchy are reluctant to keep him on in a playing capacity, they still hope to retain his services in an ambassadorial role.
Virgil van Dijk is Chelsea's wanted list
Terry wants to stay on, but won't be able to as Chelsea have made their minds up.
Conte is already on the hunt for a new defender, with several options lined up as a potential long-term replacement, including Southampton's Virgil van Dijk.
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