Aston Villa star John Terry wants to return to Chelsea as manager

Posted Tuesday, July 04, 2017 by Dailystar.co.uk

Aston Villa star John Terry wants to return to Chelsea as manager

The 36-year-old former England captain is already eyeing a career in management despite yesterday signing a one-year deal to play on with Aston Villa.

He admitted taking charge of the Blues was his ultimate ambition - and that he has already discussed it with ex-team-mate and close friend Frank Lampard.

"I think that's a goal for all of us,” said Terry, who left Chelsea this summer following more than 700 appearances and 15 major trophies in a 22-year career.

"Me and Lamps (Frank Lampard) have had those conversations.

"I don't think you can ever dream too big.

"I've always wanted to be the very best and if that's in management, then Chelsea's the one and in an ideal world that would be incredible.

"But I do realise that you can't go to somewhere like Chelsea as your first job.

"You need to go and learn, maybe in the academy like Stevie Gerrard is doing (at Liverpool).”

Terry has already been contacted by FA coaching chief Dan Ashworth, who is encouraging members of England's ‘golden generation' to cut their coaching teeth with Three Lions youth sides.

But Terry insisted he is still 100 per cent committed to playing after signing a one-year deal with an option for a second season at Villa Park.

He admitted he turned down Premier League offers from the likes of West Brom, Bournemouth and Swansea because he could not face playing against his beloved Chelsea.

And that could mean another tough decision over his future next summer if he helps Villa back to the top flight this season.

“The mental side of playing against Chelsea was too much to get over for me,” he added.

“I had 22 years there and I am very proud of that.

“Promotion would give me a big decision to make but if you were to offer me that today – to get into the Premier League with Aston Villa – then I would bite your arm off.

“That’s the aim for me this year and beyond that I really don’t know.

“It would give me the same problem as why I chose Villa in the first place but in football we always say never rule anything out because it’s a funny game.”