John Terry Will Become the Owner of an English Second-Division Club

A Chelsea legend is one step away from buying Colchester United for 16 million euros and aims to take the modest League Two club to the Premier League

A legend would become the owner

John Terry, historic captain of Chelsea and the English national team, is about to take a new step in his football-related career. After retiring in the 2017/18 season with Aston Villa and working as Dean Smith's assistant until 2021, in addition to collaborating with Chelsea's academy, he is now preparing to become a club owner.

According to The Sun, Terry is part of a consortium negotiating the purchase of Colchester United, a team in the English League Two, for around 16 million euros. The deal could be finalized in the coming weeks and has a family component: his nephew Frankie Terry is part of the club's roster, which reinforces the sense of the investment.

Possibility of becoming a leader

The former defender, considered one of the best center-backs in the Premier League, is "absolutely thrilled" with the project and the possibility of helping Colchester grow within English football. The challenge is enormous: trying to rise from the fourth tier to the Premier League, following recent examples of celebrities who have backed modest clubs.

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Ryan Reynolds, with Wrexham, and Snoop Dogg, with his involvement in the EFL, are examples of how public figures have revitalized sports institutions. In the case of Wrexham, the club managed to rise to the Championship, showing that these ventures can transform realities.

If the purchase goes through, Terry will not only strengthen his bond with football but also take on a business and sports challenge that could mark a new stage in his legacy