Bournemouth ‘lead chase for Chelsea captain John Terry’ who confirms ‘it’s time for a new challenge’

Bournemouth are in pole position to land Chelsea captain John Terry who has confirmed he is looking for a new challenge.

The Cherries are confident they can be the club to offer Terry one final extension to his Premier League career with the promise of regular first-team football, according to the Daily Mail.  

Terry's illustrious 22-year association with the club will end this summer, with at least 14 major trophies to his name and, potentially two more with league and Cup honours still to play for. 

Chelsea first announced the news of his departure on Monday and Terry has now posted a message to his fans on his Instagram account.

Terry said: "It's with overwhelming emotion that earlier this week the club and I announced this will be my last season as a Chelsea player.

"This has been the toughest decision of my life for me and my family, but I always envisaged leaving on the right terms, in the right way and at the right time - and it is now.

"I feel I still have regular football in me but understand opportunities here at Chelsea will be limited, it is therefore time for a new challenge.

He added: "I'll never be able to put into words the love I have for you fans. The support you have always given me, both personally and to the team, is phenomenal.

"You've been instrumental in my success and have inspired me and the team to win so many trophies."