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# Former Aston Villa captain John Terry sparks rumours of return as assistant manager after announcing retirement from playing
- URL: https://www.birminghameastside.co.uk/former-aston-villa-captain-john-terry-sparks-rumours-of-return-as-assistant-manager-after-announcing-retirement-from-playing/
- Published: 2018-10-08T11:14:34.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-14T10:05:24.000Z
- Description: Former Aston Villa defender John Terry has announced his retirement from playing - fuelling rumours he could be part of the club's new management team.
- Author: Birmingham Eastside
- Tags: Sport, Aston Villa, #Migrated-1786701253228, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-14 09:54

Former Aston Villa defender John Terry has announced his retirement from playing - fuelling rumours he could be part of the club's new management team.

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The ex-Chelsea and England man made his final appearances as a professional in claret and blue after a season-long stint in B6 last year.

But despite offers from overseas, Terry has opted to hang up his boots. He confirmed the news in a post on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BopLXWhhb\_d/?utm\_source=ig\_web\_copy\_link

Terry's retirement has sparked rumours that he could become the new assistant manager at the club alongside former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry, who has emerged as a frontrunner for the vacant role.

Villa are looking for a new manager following their decision to sack Steve Bruce after a poor start to the Championship season.