John
Terry has completed a move to Aston Villa on a one-year deal after leaving
Chelsea.
The former England captain's contract will not see him take up a coaching
role at his new club, according to Sky sources, with Steve Bruce preferring
the centre-back to concentrate on getting his side back into the Premier
League.
The move is one of the most lucrative ever signed by a player in the Sky Bet
Championship, and could see 36-year-old Terry earn £4m if he can help secure
a successful promotion campaign.
The defender, who was named PFA Player of the Year in 2005, had received
Premier League offers from West Bromwich Albion, Swansea and Bournemouth,
but was reluctant to play against his former club Chelsea.
"I am delighted to join Aston Villa," Terry said. "It's a club I have
admired from afar for many years - there are fantastic facilities at
Bodymoor Heath, Villa Park is one of the finest stadiums in the country and
there's a good group of players here, with an experienced and successful
manager in Steve Bruce.
"I can't wait to get started now and look to help the squad achieve
something special this season."
Terry had posted pictures of a golf outing with Bruce last month, as well as
workout videos with the Villa boss' son, Alex.
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