HomeSPORTSFootballTerry hails Chelsea’s new recruit, Welbeck; labels striker 'great signing'

Terry hails Chelsea’s new recruit, Welbeck; labels striker ‘great signing’

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​Terry, who signed for Chelsea in 1998, donned the club’s shirt 492 times and scored 41 goals during his time there.

​By Kehinde Okeowo

​English coach and Chelsea legend John Terry has applauded his former club’s decision to sign former Three Lions striker Danny Welbeck.

​The 45-year-old former defender praised the move recently in a post shared via his official Instagram page.

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​Chelsea recently signed Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion on a two-year deal during this summer’s transfer window.

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​Reacting to the decision, Terry described the addition of the former Manchester United and Arsenal striker to manager Xabi Alonso’s squad as a “great signing”.

​He also recalled the number of times Welbeck scored against the West London outfit in the past.

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​Terry said, “Great signing this. And at least he won’t score against us anymore.”

​Welbeck signed for Brighton in 2020 and has since netted 46 goals in 176 appearances in all competitions.

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