Jose Mourinho has revealed Chelsea captain John Terry is close to agreeing a new contract.
Mourinho expects the deal - reportedly worth around £150,000 per week - to be finalised 'in the next few days'.
"John is almost signing a new contract," said Mourinho after Tuesday's Carling Cup semi-final victory over Wycombe.
"If he hasn't then he is doing that in the next few days."
The Portuguese coach also admitted that Terry had asked for an assurance he would still be Chelsea manager next season.
"He says it would be very difficult for him to play with another manager in his career and he would like to do it with me until the end of his career, it is because he accepts my philosophy as his," added Mourinho.
"He feels comfortable with the work we do."
Mourinho said that when asked asked outright by Terry if he would be remaining at Stamford Bridge next season, he had replied: "Yes [Terry asked]. My answer was 'I think so'."