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Chris Knight

John Terry made selfless request to Antonio Conte before tearful Chelsea goodbye

John Terry called time on his Chelsea career and bid an emotional farewell to supporters on this day five years ago.

The former England captain led out his beloved Blues side out at Stamford Bridge on May 21, 2017, for the final time to a guard of honour. Antonio Conte's side had secured the Premier League title two matches' prior, affording Terry the perfect goodbye by lifting the trophy following 22 years of service.

The legendary centre-back was actually substituted off in the 26th minute in tribute to his squad number, with Gary Cahill coming on to take his place in the 5-1 victory over Sunderland. But Terry returned to centre stage to celebrate with the Premier League trophy, and address the fans who had supported him for more than a decade.

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