Terry, who won five Premier League titles during his time at Chelsea, rejected a move to Spartak Moscow for family reasons earlier this season and he has also been linked with a return to Stamford Bridge on Maurizio Sarri s coaching staff.
The 37-year-old notably thanked Villa in his retirement announcement, although he indicated his heart will always belong to Chelsea .
Terry came through Chelsea s youth system and made his debut for the first team in 1998, quickly establishing himself as an important player in the Blues back line.
The defender was made Chelsea captain by Jose Mourinho following the retirement of Marcel Desailly and led the club through one of the most important periods in their history.
An influx of cash provided by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich allowed Chelsea to become dominant domestically, winning the Premier League in 2004-05 and 2005-06.
Twenty-two years as a Blue. Fifteen major trophies. One of the finest careers of any Englishman in the history of the game.
Enjoy your retirement, JT.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC)
Although Terry s missed penalty cost Chelsea in their 2008 Champions League final loss to Manchester United, he lifted the trophy four years later despite missing the final against Bayern Munich due to suspension, with the Blues also winning the Europa League the following year.
Internationally, Terry became a vital figure for England, making 78 appearances for the Three Lions.
