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Aston Villa FC news: John Terry to leave club following Championship play-off final defeat

John Terry will leave Championship side Aston Villa in the summer, the club have announced.

The former England and Chelsea captain signed for Villa last summer on a one-year deal but failed to help the club achieve its ambition of promotion back to the Premier League after losing the Championship play-off final to Fulham last weekend.

A club statement read: "Aston Villa can confirm the club will part company with John Terry.

"We would like to place on record our most sincere thanks for the effort and professionalism he showed with us last season.