CHELSEA veteran John Terry could go against the club’s wishes and join a Premier League rival in a huge change of heart.
The skipper – who has spent his entire career with the Blues – had vowed not to join another English side.
Terry, 36, had been expected to see out his final few years on a big-money contract in the MLS or Chinese Super League.
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Stamford Bridge chiefs are not planning on offering him a playing contract next season but want him to stay in a coaching capacity – especially if he intends to join a rival.
But after several teams showed an interest in January, The Times claims JT could perform a U-turn on his earlier vow
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But the fierce competitor – who opted not to leave Stamford Bridge in January despite offers – still believes he can compete at the highest level.
Barring a spectacular meltdown, Terry will cap his glittering Blues career with a fifth premier League title.
He has started just four league games this season as Antonio Conte looks to the future.
Cesar Azpilicueta, David Luiz and Gary Chaill have formed a solid back three to keep Terry out of the frame with Kurt Zouma also pushing for a spot.
Conte wants to introduce promising talent Andreas Christianson into the squad after a successful two-year loan at Borussia Monchengladbach.
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