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“It has always been my ambition to move into football management and, providing the right opportunity presents itself, I feel ready to take up such a challenge.” Terry thanked Smith for “giving me the opportunity to start my coaching career at such a wonderful club”, saying: “I can’t thank Dean enough for the support and guidance he has provided me with and I’m sure he will continue to lead the club from strength to strength.” Terry’s time at Villa saw the Midlands side get promoted to the Premier League in 2019, with the club then finishing 17th in the top flight before ending last season in 11th place.
“I want to be as respectful to the manager and everyone at Aston Villa as I can and, having given my future serious consideration over the summer, I genuinely don’t feel it is fair to move into a new season without being certain of seeing that through.” He added: “My immediate plan is to spend some quality time with my family and, thereafter, hopefully take up some invitations to visit clubs and managers around Europe to develop my aim and objective of becoming a manager..
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