Didier Drogba's tribute to John Terry will make a lot of Chelsea fans cry.
The Stamford Bridge legend yesterday confirmed that his time with the club will end this summer.
It will come after spending 19 years in the first team, the majority of which were spent as captain of a team competing at the top of English and European football.
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Terry has won 14 major trophies in his time at Chelsea, undoubtedly becoming one of the best defenders in world football.
Drogba and Terry embrace in the former's final game for Chelsea. Image: PA Images
And, just like many of those who have provided positive words on Terry, his old team-mate Drogba believe he's the best defender the Premier League has ever seen.
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In an Instagram post that might make some emotional Chelsea fans cry, Drogba said:
"From day one you've been a true Leader, when I first met you and didn't know who you were but said to me "Welcome to Chelsea". I thought you were a young player from the academy going on pre season tour. Then I realized who you were from your first speech right before our first friendly game vs Celtic.
"You've been carrying this team, this club for 22 years with the same passion, the same desire to win for Chelsea and our fans. Proud to have been lead by the all time best defender of the Premier League and one of the very best in the world!!!!
"Thanks for the memories CAPTAIN LEGEND TERRY John Terry and all the very best for your next challenge."
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Some might disagree that he's the best defender to have played in English football, but there's no denying the impact Terry has had on Chelsea since making his first team debut back in 1998.
He's made 713 appearances for the club and should add a few more to that between now and the end of the season, as well as the potential of two more trophies to his cabinet.
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Topics: Chelsea, Premier Leauge