For many fans, John Terry simply is Chelsea.
The centre-back and captain has won everything in the 18 years since his debut for the club, and aside from six games on loan at Nottingham Forest,he has not played club football for anyone else.
But that may change next season, with the 35-year-old confirming he will not stay at Stamford Bridge beyond this campaign.
https://twitter.com/domfifield/status/693866867400822784
Fans have been quick to pay tribute to the man they call 'Captain, Leader, Legend', and there is a sense that his presence will be tough to replace.
https://twitter.com/TyroneOwenNo1/status/693873063042117632
https://twitter.com/rtl104/status/693875442533715968
Many were quick to point out that another Blues defender may have been less deserving of a contract extension.
https://twitter.com/TheFootballRep/status/693875408744353796
https://twitter.com/MikeyyyyStevens/status/693875487664398336
Some speculated about his departure being a clue to Chelsea's next manager.
https://twitter.com/Kingkeir/status/693872374832304128
https://twitter.com/shivamLM/status/693872164051750912
While cynics were already fearful of an over-the-top send-off.
https://twitter.com/JohnBrewinESPN/status/693871965396951041
There has been plenty of chat about where Terry will end up next.
https://twitter.com/awinehouse1/status/693874496156082176
https://twitter.com/Nfltipster/status/693876721578348544
https://twitter.com/cpatt20/status/693873691206127616
In the end, perhaps we just have to accept that these things happen in football.
https://twitter.com/Cfc_CJ_/status/693874619397361665
