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Terry rules out Citizens move

16 Feb 2009 - 07:30:24

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Chelsea captain John Terry has rubbished speculation linking him with a move away from Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.

The 28-year-old England skipper was the subject of an enquiry from Manchester City during the January transfer window, with the Citizens believed to be willing to pay up to £20million for Terry.

However, the combative central defender says he is not about to leave his one and only professional club.

He told the Blues' official website: "Chelsea told me what had happened with the enquiry as a courtesy. I was very happy with their reaction as mine would have been the same.

"I have always said that I want to end my career at the club which I love and we all see no reason why that cannot happen.

"Given recent events I am more determined than ever to make Chelsea successful again."

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon went on to confirm the enquiry about Terry's availability, but said that the Blues never entertained the idea of sanctioning a deal.

He added: "We made it very clear that John was not for sale. We did not entertain any further conversation on the subject and nor will we in the future.

"John is our captain and the captain of England. He is part of the heart and soul of Chelsea."