John Terry announces retirement from football at age 37

Former England and Chelsea captain John Terry has retired from professional football at the age of 37 after being linked with a coaching role at Aston Villa.

The former skipper who won several Premier League titles and a Champions League at Stamford Bridge shared the news on Instagram yesterday, eighth of October.

His post reads: “After 23 incredible years as a footballer, I have decided now is the right time to retire from playing. As a 14-year-old, I made my best and biggest decision: to sign for Chelsea Football Club. Words will never be enough to show how much everyone at the club means to me, in particular, the fans.”

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Terry won 78 England caps, five Premier League titles with Chelsea, five FA Cups and three League Cups.

John Terry announces retirement from football at age 37

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