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Makelele's claims dismissed

30 May 2009 - 10:46:50

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Chelsea and John Terry have both dismissed claims that the England defender was a key figure in the departure of former manager Jose Mourinho from the club.

Ex-Blues midfielder Claude Makelele claimed in his autobiography that Terry asked for a transfer due to his discontent with Mourinho, who left Stamford Bridge in September 2007.

However, both the club itself and Terry himself have released statements denying that that version of events is accurate.

"This is not a true version of events with regards to the transfer request as there wasn't one," said a Chelsea spokesman.

"Nor was the captain responsible for the departure of Jose Mourinho, which was mutually agreed between Jose and the club."

A statement from Terry's lawyers added: "It has been claimed that John was in some way involved with the removal of Jose Mourinho as manager.

"This is categorically untrue and there is no foundation in this allegation.

"We also confirm, should it even need confirming, that John has never asked to be transferred from Chelsea."