Chelsea’s interim manager, Guus Hiddink, has hinted that club captain, John Terry, could be offered a new contract in the summer.
Terry scored at both ends on Saturday afternoon, including the equaliser, as the Blues came from behind on home soil to draw 3-3 with Everton at Stamford Bridge.
Hiddink, who replaced Jose Mourinho until the end of the season, believes that the 35-year-old still has a lot to offer to the cause – the Dutch manager revealed he plans to negotiate a new deal for Terry with Chelsea’s hierarchy.
Speaking to the club’s official website, Hiddink said: “Not just with his equalising goal, but with his attitude and the actions he did defensively and offensively. His commitment is huge for this team and for the club.
“For me there’s not much [difference] between John in 2009 and now. He’s fit, he trains well, he takes care of himself, takes a good rest, which you have to do at that age. I cannot see that he is slowing down a bit.
“If I am asked [about a new contract for Terry] I will give my honest opinion about that. If I say what I’m saying now, spontaneously out of my heart, then you can imagine what I think.”
