The 28-year-old England defender, Chelsea's most successful captain, has been at the club since the age of 14.

Chelsea hope the new deal, reported to be worth £150,000 per week, will see Terry finish his career in west London.

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A club statement read: "Chelsea are delighted to confirm that John Terry has signed a new five-year contract that keeps him at the club until the end of the 2013-14 season.

"This reaffirms both John's and Chelsea's long-stated desire for him to be at Stamford Bridge for the rest of his playing career."

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