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LONDON -- Maurizio Sarri has said he would welcome John Terry back to Chelsea in a coaching capacity when the 37-year-old finally decides to finish his career, adding that he would provide a "point of reference" for everyone at the club.
Terry turned down a lucrative one-year contract from Spartak Moscow this week after a late change of heart, but has been open in his desire to play on for one more season and has been linked with a return to Aston Villa.
Sarri has spoken to Terry about his plans, and said that the former Chelsea captain will always be welcome back at the club that he considers "home" if he wishes to return.
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"The last time I spoke with him he told me he wants to play for another season," Sarri said of Terry. "I don't know now the situation, but Chelsea is his home, of course.
"Of course [I am open to the idea]. He would be a point of reference for me and everyone here. I don't know [if there is a chance]. He told me other things, he told me he wants to play. I have to speak to him.
"It is up to him. If he wants to play for another season, it is right he tries to play. If he wants to help us I am really very happy."
Sarri was asked whether Terry could return in a playing role or strictly a coaching one.
"I think in the coaching staff, I think. Because, as I said before, I want to give space to the young players," he said. "Fortunately, we have very strong young players: [Ruben] Loftus-Cheek, [Callum] Hudson-Odoi, [Ethan] Ampadu... and I'd like to give them the right space."
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