PL news: John Terry to return to Chelsea in coaching consultancy role
Chelsea have announced that former captain John Terry will return to the club in a coaching consultancy role with the club's academy.
He will work with players and coaching staff in Chelsea's youth development programme in a part-time capacity.
During a long career at Stamford Bridge, Terry won 15 major trophies during 19 years. He played a big part in the club's success in the early stages of the Roman Abramovich. In 2005, he became the first Chelsea captain since 1955 to lift the title.
Terry posted on Instagram: "I’m delighted to announce that I’m coming home, and have taken up a consultancy role @chelseafc academy. As well as delivering on-field coaching sessions I will be involved in coaching discussions and mentoring our academy players and support parent dialogue.
"I will begin my role in a part-time capacity at the start of next month.
The flexibility is key for both myself and the academy as it allows me to continue and develop my own coaching skills and ambitions alongside other commitments."
Neil Bath, Chelsea's head of youth development, told the media: "We can't wait for him to get started. He will be a great mentor for our players and a fantastic asset to our coaching staff.
"John's experience in the game, both as a world-class player and more recently as an assistant coach in the Premier League, will be invaluable for everyone in the building."
