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Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has paid tribute to former captain John Terry
Fabregas hailed Terry a legend and sent him a signed shirt with messages on it
The Spain international wrote he wished he played with him sooner in his career
The pair spent three years together at Stamford Bridge, winning three trophies
Before Terry left the Blues earlier this summer for Championship side Aston Villa

Published: 05:00 EDT, 5 October 2017 | Updated: 10:12 EDT, 5 October 2017

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Cesc Fabregeas has hailed former Chelsea captain John Terry a legend and sent him a signed shirt.

Terry received the gift on Thursday and posted a picture of it on his official Instagram account.

The former Arsenal midfielder had some touching messages for Terry and said he wished they could have played in the same team earlier on in his career.

Cesc Fabregas has hailed 'legend' John Terry and sent the former Chelsea captain a signed top

Fabregas wrote: 'Thank you for everything. It's been a pleasure and honour to play with you my friend.

'My only regret is that we didn't do it sooner. You are a legend! Love you mate!'

The Spain international joined Chelsea in the summer of 2014 in a £30million switch from Barcelona and played alongside Terry for three years, winning two Premier League titles and one League Cup together.

Fabregas and Terry played alongside each other for three years at Stamford Bridge

The pair won two Premier League titles and one League Cup together at Chelsea

The 36-year-old left in the summer after 22 years at the club where he won many accolades

The 36-year-old left the club earlier this summer to pen a one-year contract with Steve Bruce's Aston Villa after spending 22 years at Stamford Bridge in what was a wonderful, stellar, trophy-strewn career.

Terry finished his Chelsea career with several accolades including their most decorated player, having won five Premier Leagues, five FA Cups, three League Cups, one Champions League and a Europa League.

He is also their all-time top scoring defender and made the most appearances for the club.

And though his departure would have sunk in by now it was certainly a fitting tribute to Terry from his former team-mate.