John Terry’s move to Chinese Super League hits buffers with new rule change, reveals Gus Poyet
Clubs across the world want to sign the former England defender but attackers are flavour of the month in China
JOHN TERRY’S big-money China move is unlikely according to ex-Chelsea team-mate and Shanghai boss Gus Poyet, as the Super League clubs don’t fancy defenders.
The Blues captain started his first-team career alongside the Uruguayan at the end of the 1990s before the midfielder moved across London to join Spurs in 2001.
After spells at Sunderland, AEK Athens and Real Betis, Poyet landed a plum job in China in November and made Carlos Tevez the highest paid footballer on the planet.
The former West Ham and Manchester United striker is pocketing £615,000 a-week playing for Poyet’s side and it was thought JT would be offered a similar deal.
But, speaking to , Poyet has admitted that a reduction to the number of foreigners each team can field has left teams unwilling to shell-out on defenders.
Poyet said: “If you asked me this question in December, I would say to you that for sure he'd be in China.
“The problem with this change of new rules, there aren't many clubs looking to buy defenders.
"So that's the only thing that goes a little bit against JT.
“But as a friend I would love to see him here because he's got plenty to teach.
“I think that the older players can help the younger players in China to become better players, better defenders.
"And I think it will be a great example for the young defenders in China.”
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Terry’s illustrious Chelsea career is coming to a close with a Premier League title looking like the perfect parting gift.
Offers are coming in from all over the world and it has been claimed Terry’s young family have made him prefer another English club ahead of a move abroad.
Both Petr Cech and Frank Lampard went on to play for rival Premier League sides and Terry could follow them after over 20 years of first-class service.