Mourinho, Relaxed Over Contract Issues.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says the fact that three of his key players, John Terry, Franck Lampard and Ashley Cole, will be out of contract at the end of the season does not faze him.

The Portuguese tactician is highly optimistic contract talks with the trio will be sort out by the end of the season.

“It’s a situation that doesn’t worry me or the club and, I think, doesn’t worry the players,” he said.

Image: Reuters. John Terry and Franck Lampard Will Be Out of Contract at the End of the Season.
Image: Reuters. John Terry and Franck Lampard Will Be Out of Contract at the End of the Season.

“Their desire to play for this club, nobody has doubts about it.

“Everything is very calm (and) at the end of the season, probably before that, the offer will be on the table.”

Lampard was on the verge of quitting the Blues on his way to becoming the Stamford Bridge club’s record goalscorer towards the end of last season while terry was linked with a move to Turkish champions Galatasaray because he wasn’t getting playing time under interim boss Rafael Benitez.

Midfielder, Lampard, signed a one-year contract extension in the run-in to the club’s Europa League glory in Amsterdam after chatting with Mourinho before the latter was even approached for a return to the club.

This time ‘round Mourinho says he expects the 35-year-old’s contract talks to be much swifter.

“Probably last season was more complicated,” he added. “John was not playing, Lampard was almost signing a contract with LA Galaxy and he was not also feeling important in the team.

“In this moment the situation is very, very clear. They trust the club, we trust the players. And, for sure, without conflict, the best decision for us and for them will be taken.”