Chesea will extend the contract of John Terry to extend his tenure into an 18th season.

“There are no doubts that he is going to get another contract,” said Mourinho. “I know that, he knows that. We in the club, in the board, we all know that and I think, also, you have to feel that. Without us confirming anything you have to feel that. He’s a very important player in the team so the next contract, sooner or later, will come. It’s a formality.”

Terry turned 34 earlier in December.

Chelsea have adopted a policy of offering only 12-month contract extensions to players in their 30s.