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Chelsea icon ready to take over as head coach of Saudi Arabain side

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Rajarshi Shukla

Chelsea icon John Terry has agreed to become the head coach of Al-Shabab

Former Chelsea captain and club icon, John Terry, has agreed to become head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab and should take over the reins soon.

As per the Sun, (h/t Metro) a verbal agreement has been reached by him to assume the duties as head coach of the Saudi side. The former centre-back, who has mainly worked as an assistant coach at Leicester City and Aston Villa, will finally have the chance to test himself, but in a different league.

Saudi Arabia will be an excellent way to commence his career as a manager, considering his prominence will also attract fans to the field to witness him in action.

John Terry as assistant coach at Aston Villa. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

The 42-year-old had always intended to become a manager but never received a chance in European leagues. He will join the likes of Steven Gerrard, Slaven Bilic, Nuno Espirito Santo, and Jorge Jesus, who are currently managing Saudi clubs.

The Saudi League has attracted renowned European players, and we have witnessed Chelsea players such as N’Golo Kante, Edouard Mendy, and Kalidou Koulibaly join them in the summer. Terry will now hope to earn his wings and pick up the game away from the spotlight of European football.

Terry, who announced his retirement from football in 2018 has primarily served as an assistant manager. Now he will have the chance to cement himself as a manager. He can be an excellent motivator, and his enthusiasm for the game speaks for itself.

Chelsea icon John Terry has agreed to become manager of Al-Shabab. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Given that other managers who began their careers in the Saudi League, including Xavi Hernandez , who managed Al Sadd before being named Barcelona manager. This might be a turning point for him there. So, we can anticipate Terry establishing himself in the Middle East, and when he feels ready to manage a Premier League club, one of them will undoubtedly knock on his door.

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Given that the club in the English top flight requires immediate results, coaching in the Premier League this quickly might harm his reputation. He might even succeed as Chelsea’s manager in the future. But how much he does at Al-Sahab remains to be seen.

Rajarshi Shukla

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