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John Terry reveals his father 'absolutely kicked off' after Chelsea legend snubbed interest from Manchester United to sign for the Blues as a schoolboy - and he refused to join him on the pitch to pen the deal!

Chelsea legend John Terry has shed light on his father's fury after his son snubbed interest from Manchester United as a schoolboy.

The now 39-year-old's choice paid dividends, with the defender having made 717 appearances for the west London club across all competitions and helped them clinch a horde of silverware.

But at the tender age of 14, Terry was presented with a choice that defined his career - and his father, Edward, was left so incensed he refused to step onto the pitch as his son penned his deal.

John Terry revealed his father was furious after he choose to sign for Chelsea as a 14-year-old

Terry had featured for West Ham's academy before that point, and several Premier League giants began to circle including United and Arsenal.