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Roman Abramovich Convinced John Terry To Stay At Chelsea - Report

The Pensioners' owner reportedly swayed the skipper into playing on for the club...

Jul 27, 2009 8:50:01 AM

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John Terry recently pledged his future at Stamford Bridge after having showdown talks with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich during the club’s pre-season tour of the United States of America.

The 28-year-old flew to the US having second thoughts, according to the tabloids, as Manchester City appeared to have turned his head. But the England captain appeared to be convinced of his standing with the west London club after his meeting with the owner.

The Mirror claims that Abramovich persuaded the centre-back to stay by making the player believe that he is prepared to spend the mega-bucks in order to bring in the big names to Stamford Bridge.

The first target of the club is reportedly Franck Ribery, who has been valued at a whopping €57.8 million by Bavarian giants Bayern Munich.

Apart from the big signings that the captain has been promised, his present commitment to the club will see him take home the best-looking pay-cheque. The player is believed to be on the verge of signing a deal that will see his earnings surpass those of Frank Lampard and Michael Ballack.

New manager Carlo Ancelotti has also given the marshal of the Blues' rearguard his vote of confidence, as he has said that Terry will be the captain and the cornerstone of his vision of the Pensioners for the next three years.

Adithya Ananth, Goal.com

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