PREMIER LEAGUE TWO

 

  

David Luiz: John Terry's playing so well, Chelsea have to offer him a new contract 

• John Terry's contract at Chelsea expires at the end of the season
• But the veteran defender has impressed with his form for the club
• David Luiz believes he is certain to be offered a new deal

John Terry has guaranteed himself a new deal at Chelsea with his form this season, according to his former defensive partner David Luiz.

The Blues skipper is out of contract this summer and is already free to arrange a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside of England.

But Luiz, who left Stamford Bridge for Paris Saint-Germain last year, believes the veteran defender is going nowhere after helping Jose Mourinho’s side to the top of the Premier League table.

Quoted in the Daily Mirror, Luiz said: ‘I played next to John for a long time. He is having another great season with Chelsea, maybe one of his best.

‘I am sure there is no question about Chelsea renewing his contract for another season, with the way he is playing he has made it impossible for them not to.’

Chelsea host title rivals Manchester City on Saturday looking to extend their lead on Manuel Pellegrini’s men to seven points.

Luiz will be looking to knock his former side out of the Champions League next month but he believes the west London oufit have what it takes to lift the Premier League trophy come May.

‘I do think Chelsea are the strongest team in England, and although there are many games left, I think they will win the league,’ said Luiz.

‘They have the lead now and I think they have the players there who have the mental ability to cope with the pressure of being top.’