Terry predicts Zola return

Chelsea legend backed for future role

Last updated: 9th September 2008  

Terry predicts Zola return

Zola and Terry together

He is a Chelsea legend. I'm sure one day he'll be back at Chelsea.

John Terry on Gianfranco Zola
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John Terry has backed Gianfranco Zola to become Chelsea manager one day.

Zola is set to be named West Ham boss on Wednesday and the Blues captain is delighted that the Italian is returning to England.

Zola spent seven highly successful years at Stamford Bridge and is regarded as one of their finest players ever.

Terry played with Zola for five years during his spell at Chelsea, and he is already tipping him to make a triumphant return to the West London club as manager in the future.

Experience

"He is a Chelsea legend. I'm sure one day he'll be back at Chelsea," the England captain told Sky Sports News.

"He's managed the [Italy] under-21s for a while and has a bit more

experience.

"It will be great for him and maybe Gigi [Casiraghi] to take the job and get more experience and hopefully get the experience to one day become Chelsea manager."

Zola's appointment is expected to be confirmed once he has completed his duties with the Italian Under-21s, who face Croatia on Tuesday evening.

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