5 players who rejected the Chinese Super League this summer

TRNAVA, SLOVAKIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Martyn Margetson goalkeeping coach of England and Sam Allardyce manager of England give instructions to Wayne Rooney of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Group F qualifying match between Slovakia and England at City Arena on September 4, 2016 in Trnava, Slovakia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) — The England captain could have been plying his trade in China this season.

#1 John Terry

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: John Terry of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on August 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) — Chelsea fans will be thrilled that Terry decided to accept the club’s offer for a one-year extension.

Chelsea football club legend John Terry was in a spot of bother last season after Chelsea had offered him a one-year contract that would see his wages be reduced to £3 million, less than half of the value the player was on. But the 35-year-old former England skipper received a mouth watering £17 million contract for one year.

It was highly unlikely for the Chelsea defender to get an extraordinary offer like that even from the Middle East or Major League Soccer. But to the delight of Chelsea fans, Terry took the deal that the Blue’s had offered enabling him to stay at the club for a further year.

John Terry is one of Chelsea’s longest serving players, making his debut in the Premier League in 1998 at the age of 18. Terry also has the honour of scoring 40 goals in the Premier League, making him the highest goal scoring defender in the history of the competition.

Edited by Staff Editor