New Signing John Terry Announced as Aston Villa's Captain for 2017/18 Season

Aston Villa have confirmed John Terry as the club's new captain for the 2017/18 campaign, which will see him wear the armband for this first time in the club's pre-season friendly against Shrewsbury on Saturday afternoon.

The former Chelsea skipper - who joined the club on a free transfer - will take over the leadership position from James Chester for the upcoming season.

John Terry confirmed as captain – and will wear the armband for the first time today against @ShrewsWeb…#AVFC #PartOfThePride pic.twitter.com/ec77hbMire
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) July 15, 2017

Despite signing a one-year deal at the club early in July, manager Steve Bruce has entrusted the Chelsea legend to lead Aston Villa up the Championship table next season - where Terry is said to secure a £2m bonus if he returns the club back to the top flight at the end of the season.

However, the responsibility will be nothing new for the 36-year-old who wore the armband for Chelsea for almost 15-years, and for England in two different spells.

I hope Chester doesn't feel bad, there is absolutely no shame losing the armband to one of the greatest leaders ever in football #avfc
— Sam Crawford (@samcrawford23) July 15, 2017

With promotion back to the Premier League firmly on the Claret and Blues' to do list, Terry will hope to guide the club back to the top-flight as he led Chelsea to back-to-back titles in 2004/05 and 2005/06.

Aston Villa kick-off their new Championship campaign against newly relegated Hull City on August 5 at Villa Park.

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