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Charging $121 For an Autograph After Retirement, Chelsea Legend Walks Down Cristiano Ronaldo’s $500,000,000 Footsteps as Al Nassr’s Rival

Published 09/26/2023, 12:14 PM EDT

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Al Nassr skipper Cristiano Ronaldo has opened a lot of doors following his move to Saudi Arabia. The former Manchester United star penned a deal with the Saudi outfit last season that saw him take home over $500 million. With the massive impact following Ronaldo’s move, it seems like some other legends are also ready to dip their hands into the water.

A Chelsea legend is said to be in potential agreement with Cristiano Ronaldo’s rivals to sign a brand new deal. While the former player had already decided on a move to the club, it seems like he’s changed his mind for an interesting reason.

Chelsea legend set to follow Cristiano Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia

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England superstar and Chelsea legend John Terry could be the next in the line of players to move to Saudi Arabia. With players across Europe moving to the Middle Eastern nation for big-money deals, former stars, and legends have also penned big-money moves for non-playing roles.

John Terry has been in touch with the Saudi Arabian side Al Shabab despite declining their head coach position. Al Shabab has been interested in big names, as they want someone who can rival Steven Gerrard’s charisma. Terry, despite declining the role is open to working with the club, albeit in a different position.

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The former Chelsea star could join Al Shabab as their Sporting Director if both sides come to an agreement. This could be a big move for Terry, who has been asking fans for money for his autographs this summer. However, contrary to public opinion, the former England star has a heartwarming reason behind his actions.

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John Terry raises money for a heartwarming reason

Chelsea legend John Terry has been a topic of discussion amongst fans. It’s reported that Terry was charging fans $112 for an autograph. The former soccer star had also agreed to dine alongside them for $500+ per person, which left many confused. However, the former defender hasn’t been doing this for his own profit.

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In a social media clip, Terry talked about the decision to take money from fans during his ‘Evening with John Terry’ tour. The defender informed the fans that all the proceeds from the event will go to charity. The Chelsea skipper also added that he also plans to host other events that will help him and his foundation reach out to as many charities as possible.

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Saurabh Saket

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Saurabh Saket is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. While Saket has been a football fan for a while, his passion for the sport stems from FIFA 17 which featured Borussia Dortmund superstar Marco Reus on its cover. With dreams of standing as a part of the Yellow Wall at Signal Iduna Park, Saket loves to write about the game from a fan’s perspective giving his take on recent happenings.
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Jayant Chhabra