But Terry will still play on the Stamford Bridge turf for one last time after hiring the stadium for a specially arranged match with his closest friends next Monday – the day after Chelsea’s final game of the season against Leicester City.

Hiring Stamford Bridge for a game usually costs £22,000, but Chelsea have agreed to give Terry the club’s stadium for free as part of a series of gestures that will be made to the 35-year-old.

Together with being able to play on the pitch, the Stamford Bridge package that Terry has taken up for his big goodbye includes dressing rooms, match officials, use of the dug-outs, access to stadium screens and public address system, and a barbecue.