JOHN TERRY SET TO QUIT CHELSEA AT THE END OF THE SEASON.

John Terry's 22-year love affair with Chelsea will come to an end this summer.

The Blues skipper has announced that he will leave Stamford Bridge, in a joint-statement with the London club.

"After 22 years there is so much to say and so many people to thank at this great football club," said Terry, in a statement.

"From coaches, team-mates and staff to the fans who have given me so much support down the years, I can’t thank you enough.

There will be opportunities for me to speak further about this over the coming weeks.

"I will decide on my future in due course, but for now I am committed to helping the team achieve success this season."

Terry, who has made 713 appearances for the club, has struggled for regular action under
Antonio Conte this season.

The former England skipper has made just five Premier League appearances, having not featured since the turn of the year.

As such, with the 36-year-old seemingly still keen on playing, he has elected to leave the league leaders this summer.

"The club and I have always had a fantastic relationship, which will continue beyond my playing days.

"We had some really positive talks but with everything taken into careful consideration I have decided it's the right time for me to leave.

I’ve always been conscious that I depart at the right time, in the right way, and I feel that the end of this season is the right time for the club and I.

"I feel I still have plenty to offer on the pitch but understand that opportunities here at Chelsea will be limited for me. I’m eager to carry on playing and so will be looking to continue with a new challenge.

I will of course always be a Blue and am desperate to end my final season as a Chelsea player with more silverware."

"Finally, words cannot describe the love I have for our football club and our amazing Chelsea fans. I would like to thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart for the unbelievable support you've shown me over the years.

You mean the world to me and every trophy we've won during my time at the club we've won together. I will never forget the incredible journey we've been on.
"Thank you so much for everything."
Terry has won a host of honours at Stamford Bridge, including four Premier League titles, five FA Cup crowns, three League Cups, the 2012
Champions League and 2013 Europa League.
He has also been named in the PFA Team of the Year on four occasions, and was PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2004-05. Indeed, he is the most decorated individual in the club's history.

"Everyone at Chelsea would like to place on record our thanks to John for all he has done for this football club," declared Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia.

"He has been an outstanding player, inspirational captain and has always demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the cause.

"In that time, Chelsea has grown into one of the world’s top clubs and it is only right that John’s contribution is recognised. He will always be held in the highest regard by everybody at Stamford Bridge and we look forward to welcoming him back in the future."

Terry has been linked with a move abroad to continue his career, with a number of MLS sides having ventured an interest in taking him Stateside.

West Brom boss Tony Pulis is also keen on taking the veteran to the Hawthorns, having seen a January move rejected.

“In January he wanted to stay with Chelsea,” said Pulis last month. “He wanted to stay there and be part of going out as a champion. I’m not sure how many times he’s won it with them but John wanted to stay there.

“If he becomes available in the summer, we’ll sit down and have a little think about what we’ve got and what we haven’t got and we’ll take it from there.