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By Tom Roddy
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John Terry, the Chelsea captain, has signed a one-year extension that will see his stay at Stamford Bridge reach 22 years.
The 35-year-old centre-back signed the new deal on Wednesday. It will see him remain part of the club when Antonio Conte, the Italian, takes over as manager this summer.
Terry was set to leave the club, which he has been at since the age of 14, at the end of the season after announcing in January that the club would not be extending his contract. "There's not going to be a fairytale ending," he said.
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But, after negotiating with Chelsea about a "different role" at the club, the former England captain signed the deal.
" I am delighted to sign a new contract with the club. Everyone knows I'm Chelsea through and through," Terry said. "I am looking forward to next season under the new manager and hopefully we can make it a successful one."
Club chairman Bruce Buck added: "We are delighted John will spend another year at the club. He has been the leader of the Chelsea squad throughout the most successful period in our history.
"He recently reached the 700-appearance mark, which is testament to his professionalism and dedication as well as his undoubted talent."
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