John Terry signs deal with Aston Villa

Former England captain John Terry has signed a one-year contract with Aston Villa, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.

Back in April he announced his intention to quit Chelsea but insisted he still had "plenty to offer".

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John Terry

The 36-year-old ended a 22-year association with the Blues on Friday, having won several major honours at Stamford Bridge since making his first-team debut in 1998.

And he has now elected to drop down a division and move to the midlands to join Steve Bruce's Villans.

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