Bournemouth are in the driving seat to sign Chelsea legend John Terry at the end of the season, reports The Mirror.
What’s the word?
Ever since Terry announced that he will be leaving Chelsea when his contract expires in the summer, rumours have been swirling about where he will end up.
The ex-England skipper, who has won 14 major honours during his 19-year spell with the Blues, made it clear that he is not ready to end his playing career.
This season the 36-year-old has struggled for game time, making just 10 appearances in all competitions due to various injuries and Antonio Conte’s three-man defence of Cesar Azpilicueta, Gary Cahill and David Luiz standing in his way.
Clubs from the lucrative Chinese Super League and MLS in the United States are believed to be options for Terry, but The Mirror claims that Bournemouth are frontrunners.
The publication claims that Terry is attracted by the prospect of signing for the Cherries and has told friends that it is a ‘good option’.
Manager Eddie Howe is reportedly confident of getting a deal done after trying to land his signature in January.
Is Bournemouth the right club for Terry?
At this point in the defender’s career, he does not need to look for a club that will help him progress, nor does he need a major pay packet.
If Terry has a desire to remain in England then signing for Bournemouth could be a good option given that he is likely to be playing Premier League football next season.
In addition, he will have more opportunities to play regularly due to the experience that he can provide to the Cherries’ back line.
Financially, Bournemouth are unlikely to come close to the wages that Terry currently earns at Stamford Bridge, but given that he is coming to the end of his career, the salary may not be a huge issue.
Football matters aside, living in a coastal town could be a big draw for Terry.
