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Jose plays down Terry talk

12 Mar 2007 - 08:20:15

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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has played down weekend reports that contract talks with captain John Terry have stalled.

The Chelsea and England skipper is reportedly seeking a new deal that would make him the highest earner at Stamford Bridge until 2015.

Terry is keen to remain at Chelsea for the remainder of his career but the Stamford Bridge hierarchy are believed to be uncomfortable about a clause in any new contract which would see the defender remain their top earner over such a lengthy period.

However, despite a reported contract stalemate, Mourinho claims he is not concerned with the situation.

"John is on a long-term contract. His contract is until 2009. It is a long-term contract and he is a Chelsea player until then, minimum - so no problem," he claimed after Sunday's 3-3 FA Cup quarter-final draw with Tottenham.

"It is better if he has a contract until 2015 - better for him and for Chelsea.

"But if he has a contract until 2009 and they take one more month or two or three, until they sign a new one, I don't see a drama."