Terry extends stay at Chelsea

London, England (Sports Network) - Chelsea captain John Terry signed a new five-year deal on Friday that will keep him at Stamford Bridge through 2012.
Terry had two years remaining on his previous deal, but after much speculation, will remain with the English giants.
"I'm really happy this has now been concluded," Terry told the club's website. "There has been a lot of speculation but these things take time and I never had doubts that I wanted to stay at Chelsea and that the club wanted me to stay."
The 26-year-old Terry came up through the youth system at Chelsea and made his debut at the club in 1998. He has been the anchor of the Blues' backline since taking over the captain's armband from Marcel Desailly prior to the 2004-05 season, and helped the club to Premier League titles in 2005 and 2006.
"As captain, John is clearly a key player for Chelsea and also a great symbol of the club so naturally we are pleased this has been agreed."
In addition to having success at the club level, Terry has earned 39 caps for England and was named as the captain of the squad following last summer's World Cup.
Terry made 27 appearances last season for Chelsea as he battled injury problems and helped the team to a second-place finish in the Premier League.