Chelsea extends contract one year for captain Terry

Chelsea's captain, English defender John Terry celebrates with the trophy during the presentation after Chelsea won the League Cup final football match against Tottenham Hotspur in London on March 1, 2015.  [Photo/Agencies]

LONDON - Chelsea skipper John Terry has extended his contract at the club until the end of the 2015-16 season, the English Premier League leaders announced here on Thursday.

The 34-year-old, whose current deal expires at the end of this season, has made more than 550 appearances for the west London club.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said: "This new contract is not to say 'thank you very much'.

"It is because John continues to perform. He is a top defender."