John Terry, a former Chelsea hero, has joined the Saudi Pro League team Al-Shabab and is "set to make the first managerial breakthrough." The Sun claims that Terry was contacted by the Saudi club two months ago and that a verbal agreement has already been made about a transfer. A two-year minimum initial contract has been made to the 42-year-old, but should the arrangement be finalized, it might be extended to four years. The former England teammate of Steven Gerrard, who presently oversees Al-Ettifaq, Terry would join a number of other former Premier League stars in the Saudi Pro League.

After serving as a consultant at Chelsea's youth system this year, this would be the Englishman's first full management position. Chelsea will apparently permit him to quit his position in the youth setup for Saudi Arabia as a token of appreciation for the commitment and loyalty shown to the West London club over the years. Terry was one of just six players to play more than 500 times for Chelsea, winning five Premier League championships, as well as the Champions League.

Despite not currently being one of the top Saudi Pro League teams, Al-Shabab's ambitious owners perceive Terry's extensive playing background as a strong selling point for recruiting new players. Terry has experience as a coach and has aided Dean Smith at Aston Villa and Leicester City, but he hasn't yet been given the top position in England. If his coaching career is even remotely as successful as his playing days, Chelsea could contact him at some point. A transfer to Saudi Arabia might be just what he needs to get things started.