Chelsea: Terry staying put
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Chelsea: Terry staying put
Chelsea FC have again insisted their skipper John Terry will not be going to Man City. The England captain continues to be linked with a big-money move to Eastlands, with reports claiming City are prepared to pay the 28-year-old £200,000 per week. His lack of public comment on the matter has fuelled the speculation but Terry has three years remaining on his Chelsea contract and chief executive Peter Kenyon is adamant he will not be leaving. "I don't know what they are offering but I am confident John is going to remain with us," he said. "John is a talisman. He is the heart of Chelsea, came through the Academy, he is our captain and has also become captain of England while he has been here. "We are not going to sell John, so it is irrelevant what another club will offer. We are very confident he will be leading us in the years to come." City have dominated the domestic transfer market this summer, having already spent £50.5 million on Gareth Barry, Roque Santa Cruz and Carlos Tevez. With a £25 million deal for Emmanuel Adebayor in progress and their interest in Terry, City have taken over the big-spending mantle from Chelsea. Meanwhile, the Blues have strengthened their financial position by agreeing a new multi-million pound sponsorship deal with current backers Samsung.
ITN | July 15, 2009
