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John-Terry

Terry set to take charge of all football decisions at Colchester United

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry is preparing to lead a transformative new era at Colchester United as a multimillion-pound acquisition of the League Two outfit reaches its final stages. The legendary defender is reportedly part of an investment group in advanced negotiations to purchase the club, where he is expected to be granted full authority over all major sporting choices.

Alexandre Pato Colchester

Welcome to Colchester! Pato told to take Wrexham inspiration

Alexandre Pato is, amid shock talk of a takeover bid being lodged at Colchester United, being urged to take inspiration from Hollywood superstars Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac at Wrexham. Another famous face may be joining the ranks of EFL co-owners, while more documentary footage could be captured after seeing a serious trend started in North Wales.

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Ex-AC Milan & Chelsea striker in talks for League Two club takeover

Former AC Milan and Brazil superstar Alexandre Pato has opened talks regarding a sensational takeover of League Two side Colchester United. The retired striker was spotted pitchside at the JobServe Community Stadium on Saturday alongside current owner Robbie Cowling, sparking rumours of a stunning investment deal that would see him follow in the footsteps of David Beckham and Thierry Henry in becoming a club owner.

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<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->You can find the full list of players in the current first-team squad right here, sorted by position. This includes goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards, along with their shirt numbers.
<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->The squad list is updated regularly to reflect transfers, injuries, and promotions from the youth team. For real-time updates during transfer windows, check back frequently.
<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->This page focuses on the senior first-team squad. Occasionally, standout youth players promoted for matches may appear here, but for a full youth team list, visit the club’s official website.
<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->No, this page is dedicated to the men's first team. To view the Manchester United Women’s squad, visit their dedicated page via the link in the main team menu or click here.
<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->The current captain of Manchester United is Bruno Fernandes. He was officially appointed as captain in July 2023, replacing Harry Maguire.