Chelsea captain John Terry says he is ready to plead with the
club's hierarchy to keep Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge.
The England skipper was responding to reports that the former Porto
boss may be aiming to depart The Blues after an alleged falling out
with owner Roman Abramovich and the Chelsea board.
The Portuguese tactician refused to confirm if he will remain in
his post with the West London club next season, and the situation
has left Terry with plenty of concern for the club's future.
"We all agree that we don't want Jose to go and if it takes five or
six of the senior players to tell them so, then that's what we're
prepared to do," Terry said.
"Jose is the best in the business, there's no doubt about that, and
I'm sure he will be for the next 20 years.
"That's what we want at Chelsea - the best and only the best. So
there is no way we want the best boss around to be walking
away.
"We don't want to see top people leaving. Jose Mourinho must
stay.
"We are all loyal to Jose. We know what he has done for us as
players and for this club as a whole.
"This situation is putting pressure on everyone at this
club."
Despite the ongoing reports that Mourinho is set to leave in the
summer, Terry is convinced he will remain in charge.
"I am convinced he will stay," Terry added. "I think he will be
here again next season, I really do.
"I don't think he will be going anywhere."
