[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, John Terry, the legendary former captain of Chelsea, has built up a personal fortune of around £50 million. His wealth comes from his professional playing career earnings, successful property investments, and a diversified business portfolio. Now aged 45, Terry is planning to acquire the League Two club Colchester United through his consortium for £14 million, in a move to further expand his sports business empire. As one of Chelsea’s most decorated captains, Terry enjoyed a glorious career at Stamford Bridge, winning five Premier League titles, one UEFA Champions League trophy, and numerous domestic cup competitions. It was this illustrious career that laid the solid foundation for his wealth. During his playing days, Terry was among the highest-paid players in the Premier League for a long time. In 2007, his weekly wage doubled to £135,000, bringing his pre-tax annual salary to nearly £7 million — a level he maintained for almost a decade.
The editor believes that Terry did not stop at just his playing salary, but continued to grow his wealth with shrewd investment vision. He has reaped substantial returns from property investments in Surrey, particularly in the affluent area of Oxshott. One of his most successful deals was the custom-built mansion “White Lake”, which he sold for £16 million in 2014, netting a profit of around £10 million.