English and Chelsea legend, John Terry announces retirement from football at the age of 37

English International, John Terry, 37, has retired from professional football after being linked with a coaching role at Aston Villa.

The former Chelsea and England captain who won five Premier league titles and a Champions League at Stamford Bridge, shared the news on Instagram this evening.

Terry, who won 78 caps for England, wrote:

"after 23 incredible years as a footballer, I have decided now is the right time to retire from playing. As a 14-year-old, I made my best and biggest decision: to sign for Chelsea Football Club. Words will never be enough to show how much everyone at the club means to me, in particular the fans."