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Agence France-Presse

Chelsea great John Terry will leave the club at the end of the season, the Premier League leaders announced on Monday.
“John Terry and Chelsea Football Club today jointly announce our captain will leave the club at the end of the season,” said a club statement.
The 36-year-old former England central defender has made 713 appearances for the west London side, third in the Blues’ all-time list.
But, despite being Chelsea’s captain, Terry has become an increasingly peripheral figure under Italian manager Antonio Conte and has made just five league appearances so far this season.
“I will decide on my future in due course, but for now I am committed to helping the team achieve success this season,” said Terry in a joint statement issued with Chelsea.
“After 22 years there is so much to say and so many people to thank at this great football club.”
Terry made his debut in 1998 and has captained Chelsea on a record 578 occasions while also scoring 66 goals. No one has won more than his 14 major honours with the club.
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Terry’s medal-winning haul includes four Premier League titles, five FA Cups and three League Cups.
He also won the Europa League during Rafael Benitez’s brief stint as Chelsea manager and lifted the Champions League trophy in 2012 despite being suspended for the final against German giants Bayern Munich.
Terry’s statement indicated that he could return to Stamford Bridge in a different role when he finally hangs up his boots. 
“The club and I have always had a fantastic relationship, which will continue beyond my playing days,” he said.
“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.
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“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.”
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia paid tribute to Terry by saying: “He has been an outstanding player, inspirational captain and has always demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the cause.
“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.”
There had been speculation that Terry might leave during the January transfer window, but former Italy manager Conte made it clear he wanted the veteran centrehalf to stay for the remainder of the campaign.
“This squad needs him,” Conte said at the time. “He’s a great player, but also a great man and for me it’s fantastic to have a person like him to help me in my first season at Chelsea.
“For this reason, I repeat, John stays with us.”
Departing skipper and former England captain John Terry leaves glittering Chelsea legacy
Terry, however, has not played for Chelsea since their 2-0 FA Cup win over Wolves in February, with his last league appearance back in November.
Apart from a brief loan spell at Nottingham Forest, Terry has spent his entire professional career with Chelsea.
He was chosen as the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year in 2005 and won 78 England caps before retiring from international duty.

Chelsea announce for the second year in a row that John Terry will leave at the end of the season.
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But the end of his international career was overshadowed by allegations he racially abused Anton Ferdinand, the younger brother of his England centreback partner Rio Ferdinand, while playing for Chelsea against Queens Park Rangers in 2011.
After being stripped of the England captaincy, Terry was cleared of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand in a London court in July 2012.
But two weeks later he was charged by the Football Association and he subsequently retired from England duty before the start of an FA hearing that saw him banned for four games.

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Blues great John Terry to leave Chelsea at season’s end after 22 years at club

Chelsea’s John Terry has announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season. Photo: Reuters

Football - Chelsea v Manchester United 2008 Champions League Final - Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia - 21/5/08 Chelsea's John Terry slips and misses a penalty during the shoot out Action Images via Reuters / Michael Regan Livepic

Chelsea's John Terry reacts after their UEFA Champions League final soccer match defeat to Manchester United at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow May 22, 2008. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh Livepic *** Local Caption *** 2008-05-21T225549Z_01_MOS950_RTRIDSP_3_SOCCER-CHAMPIONS.jpg

Chelsea's players John Terry and Frank Lampard (R) lift the cup after their FA Cup final soccer match against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium in London, May 5, 2012. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh Livepic

Departing skipper and former England captain John Terry leaves glittering Chelsea legacy

Chelsea's captain John Terry (C top) headers the ball away from Newcastle United's Patrick Kluivert during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London December 4, 2004. Chelsea won 4-0. NO ONLINE OR INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT AN FAPL LICENCE. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES SEE WWW.FAPLWEB.COM REUTERS/Matt Dunham

Chelsea's coach Jose Mourinho (L) embraces John Terry after losing against Liverpool in their Champions League semi-final, second leg soccer match at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, northern England May 1, 2007. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN)

Chelsea's John Terry (L) scores the winning goal against Barcelona in their Champions League, first knockout round, second leg match at Stamford Bridge, London, March 8, 2005. Chelsea won 4-2 on the night and 5-4 on aggregate. REUTERS/Mike Finn-Kelcey

Chelsea's Claude Makelele (L), captain John Terry (C) and Damien Duff celebrate with the Carling Cup trophy after defeating Liverpool in the Carling Cup Final football match at the Millennium Dome in Cardiff, Wales, 27 February, 2005. Chelsea won 3-2 in extra time. AFP PHOTO/REBECCA NADEN NO TELCOS, WEBSITES SUBJECT TO SUBCRIPTION OF LICENCE WITH FAPL AT WWW.FAPLWEB.COM

John Terry is considered Chelsea’s greatest ever defender and captain. Photo: Reuters

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Former England captain will leave Chelsea at the end of the season, the Premier League leaders announce