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Chelsea Transfer News: Diego Godin Eyed as John Terry Replacement, Fresh Rumours

Chelsea reportedly want Atletico Madrid’s centre-back Diego Godin to replace skipper John Terry, should the latter leave at the end of the season.

The Blues captain has stated in recent weeks that he’s set to depart the club when his contract is up, and his influence will be hugely difficult to replace at the heart of the back four. According to AS, citing reports from England (h/t Football Espana), Godin has been isolated as a candidate to take the job on.

Here is a reminder of why the Atletico man is rated as one of the top defenders in world football, having blossomed under Diego Simeone at the Vicente Calderon:

This season, Godin has been magnificent at the base of the Atletico Madrid side, with the team conceding a meagre 11 goals in 23 La Liga matches.