John Terry to quit Chelsea role for mega money Saudi Pro League manager job
John Terry is reportedly “on the verge” of leaving Chelsea to take up his first managerial role in the Saudi Pro League.
The Chelsea legend, 42, is currently working on a one-year deal as a consultant in the Blues’ academy. He returned to the club this summer after a brief stint as assistant coach of Leicester City towards the end of last season, where he failed to save the club from relegation.
But Terry could now be off again, with Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab set to land the former England centre-back on at least a two-year deal, with it potentially being extended to four.
According to The Sun, Terry was approached by Al-Shabab bosses around a month ago. And they claim he has already verbally agreed to take on the job in what will be his managerial breakthrough.
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Chelsea will not stand in the way of their legendary skipper as a sign of respect following almost two decades of service. His departure will be seen as a big blow to their youth team, however.
Terry would be the latest in a host of current and former Premier League stars to make the move to Saudi Arabia. Former England team-mate Steven Gerrard was appointed manager of Al-Ettifaq in July, while Robbie Fowler currently manages First Division League side Al-Qadsiah.
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Al-Shabab currently sit 17th in the Pro League. While they are not necessarily one of the league's major players, like those owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, a lucrative deal offered to Terry would be a sign of their ambition.
Terry is believed to have the required coaching credentials and reputation to attract big names to the club, who have already landed Yannick Carrasco, Romain Saiss and Ever Banega.
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The ex-defender is no stranger to coaching roles. After calling time on his career at Aston Villa in 2018, he almost immediately took up the role of assistant head coach under the newly-appointed Smith.
The pair achieved promotion to the Premier League prior to Smith’s sacking. Terry worked in a coaching consultancy role at Chelsea before reuniting with the manager at Leicester.
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