Terry feels there is already plenty of potential at Stamford Bridge, while admitting that he one day hopes to return to the club as manager
As reported by Goal.com John Terry has told his former team Chelsea they don’t need to spend big money on players like Tiemoue Bakayoko or Kylian Mbappe.
The Blues legend is aware of the rumours suggesting that at least one top talent currently at Ligue 1 champions Monaco could soon be making their way to Stamford Bridge.
A deal for Bakayoko is said to be close, which could give way for Nemanja Matic to move on to Manchester United.
His arrival would also block the path of those seeking to make a first-team breakthrough and Terry believes there is enough quality already at the club to ensure that Chelsea do not need to add.
“When I came through at Chelsea I was given five or six games to find my feet and probably wasn’t even ready then,” Terry said. “But I was given a lot of opportunity by the club, from the supporters, who wanted a homegrown player coming through.
“We’ve got so many at Chelsea who are ready. Monaco have a couple and everybody’s saying how good they are – believe me, we’ve got better players at Chelsea.
“Our boys are good enough, they just need the opportunity. Either that or they need to back themselves and go out on loan.
“What a lot of them do is get in the comfort zone at Chelsea, Man City or Arsenal and think ‘I’m happy here’.”
While still keeping half an eye on events in west London, Terry has brought the Chelsea chapter of his playing career to a close after 22 years.
The 36-year-old completed a move to Villa Park on a free transfer on Monday, signing a 12-month contract.
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