John Terry to start Chelsea academy consultancy role in January

John Terry will return to Chelsea in the new year in a consultancy role with the academy (Naomi Baker/PA)

Former Chelsea captain John Terry will begin working with the club’s academy in January in a consultancy role.

Terry, who won 17 trophies over a glittering 19-year career at Stamford Bridge, has been out of work after leaving Aston Villa on the eve of the new season in order to pursue a managerial career.