Chelsea great John Terry is joining the the True Blues Consortium aimed at handing supporters a 10 per cent ownership in the Stamford Bridge club.
Former Chelsea captain Terry has backed the True Blues Consortium's bold plans to levy funds to buy a stake in Chelsea through a community offering.
Chelsea fans would be able to buy into the set-up from as little as £100, with the True Blues Consortium aiming to work with the club's eventual new owners on buying a share in the club.
“Chelsea has been such an important part of my life for 22 years," said Terry in a statement released to the PA news agency.
“I want to see the club's history and heritage protected as we go into a new era with like-minded people who have the same long-term vision of building the best football club in the world and understand how important our DNA is.
“Having met with and heard what the True Blues Consortium is about, I know they understand. They're a group of lifelong Chelsea fans and season ticket holders who have created a concept that will complement and assist any preferred bidder running the club while adding fan connection and engagement with the board.
“This innovative structure is designed to be inclusive of all Chelsea fans and protect our club.
“I'm thankful for the Chelsea Pitch Owners and Chelsea Supporters' Trust's time and support on this and we hope we will be welcome investors into the club's new structure."
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