Terry wants winning run; reiterates desire to stay at Chelsea
Chelsea captain John Terry deserves a new contract, according to Robbie Savage.
But speaking to Sky Sports after Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, Terry said the two parties had not spoken since his announcement at stadium:mk.
However, Hiddink has denied the reports of an offer for the Brazil worldwide, as quoted by Simon Osborn of Metro: “Well we know that just Ramires had a great offer but Oscar for me is just speculation”, he said.
Asked whether the club had made an attempt to re-open talks, Terry replied: “It’s a hard one”. There’s no communication between us at the minute. Incredible. What they have done as 14-year-old and 17-year-old boy I will never forget.
Terry has been linked with moves to Qatar side Al Arabi – managed by his ex-Blues team-mate Gianfranco Zola – as well as Major League Soccer in the United States. and the lucrative Chinese Super League.
Diego Costa’s injury-time goal cancelled out Jesse Lingard’s stunning opener to maintain Hiddink’s unbeaten record, but the Dutchman conceded that Chelsea are drawing too many games to reach the top four. I understand the ambition of the club, when you reach a certain age [they] have to think twice about making certain decisions. “He’s put his hands up and it’s hard for the referee, but, inside the box, it’s going in, it’s got to be a penalty for me”, the former England skipper added.
“And even if he is a powerful voice in the dressing room, surely it is better to keep him at Stamford Bridge for another year than risk him becoming somebody else’s asset?” “But, at that moment, I also said we have to start winning”.