John Terry is set to earn £1.8million after tax by signing a one-year deal with Spartak Moscow, following a recommendation from his former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte.

Former Chelsea captain Terry was filmed in Italy on Saturday morning, having undergone a Spartak medical ahead of formally joining the Russian club.

The 37-year-old had been linked with a return to Aston Villa, where he played last season, but received an offer from Spartak last week.

Spartak suffered a defensive crisis after French defender Samuel Gigot suffered a cruciate ligament injury and decided to turn to free agent Terry.

The Russian club are managed by Massimo Carrera, who was Conte’s assistant at Juventus and with the Italian national team.

Telegraph Sport understands Carrera consulted Conte on Terry, who received a glowing reference from his former manager, which helped make up Spartak’s mind.

Terry only made nine Premier League appearances during Conte’s Premier League title-winning season at Chelsea, but was hailed for his professionalism and off-the-field influence by the Italian.