Chelsea boss
Carlo Ancelotti is confident
John Terry will never leave
Stamford Bridge as he prepares to come up against
Manchester City, the club who
tried to sign him in the summer.
However, Terry decided to stay at Stamford Bridge and Ancelotti
admits he has never concerned that the Blues skipper would
depart.
Ancelotti said: "I never thought he would play for another club.
He is a symbol of this club and a fantastic captain.
"It wasn't necessary for me to speak to him in the summer
because he wanted to stay. I was never fearful he would leave. I
can't see him playing for any other club. I hope for him and for
the club he will stay for the rest of his career.
"Terry isn't just important for his technical quality but his
behaviour and personality off the pitch," said Ancelotti.
Ancelotti has built up a special relationship with Terry and he
says the defender is a manager's dream to work with.
"He is the player I expected and man I expected," added the
Italian. "Players like Terry are a big advantage for coaches
because if the players want to know how to train and behave, they
just look at him.
"I like to have a joke with Terry - not just with him but all my
players. I maintain a good atmosphere with the players but
sometimes there is a time for respect and when that time comes I
ask respect from my players."