Controversial club captain John Terry is leaving Chelsea at the end of this season after not being offered a new contract by the London-based side – and these are the best jokes.

Shortly after the final whistle of their FA Cup win at MK Dons on Sunday, the 35-year-old defender confirmed:

Ideally I would have loved to stay, but the club’s moving in a different direction.

They said that when the new manager comes in, things might change.

It’s a no at the minute. I needed to know now like I have done every January and sometimes it takes a couple of months to get done.

It’s not going to be a fairytale ending. I’m not going to retire at Chelsea, which it took me a couple of days to get over.

And Sky Sports provided further details:

We understand Terry has been reduced to tears following the news of his departure from @ChelseaFC. #SSNHQ pic.twitter.com/1k2MMxQg4c

— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) January 31, 2016

Now, on with the jokes after the announcement that John Terry is leaving Chelsea at the end of this season:

John Terry to leave Chelsea with Pato"s wife.

— My name's Dave. (@bdope43) January 31, 2016

John Terry confirms he's leaving Chelsea. Lets have a look at some of his highlights. pic.twitter.com/K5ALlqeiEc

— Paddy (@VieiraPaddy) January 31, 2016

Last season at Chelsea for John Terry.

Not sure everyone will miss him.. pic.twitter.com/zHUkM9UYAy

— Soccer St. (@SoccerSt_) January 31, 2016

There's always a place for John Terry at the car stereo firm with me and @rioferdy5 #JohnTerry

— James Buckley (@James_Buckley) January 31, 2016

When @ChelseaFC don't offer John Terry a new contract but offer Ivanovic one. pic.twitter.com/QKjZrS4Isi

— Harry (@Harry_Hazard) January 31, 2016

@MenInBlazers I feel like it’s going to be Orlando City.

Florida is where everyone goes to retire.

— Dan Dormer (@dandormer) January 31, 2016

Love John Terry more than the vast majority of my family

— The Truth GG5 (@GorjusGeorge5) January 31, 2016

Chelsea fans are already preparing their farewell party for John Terry pic.twitter.com/q4QD4q7yxu

— Mr Marmite DT © (@DeejayDt) January 31, 2016

Tributes continue to pour in following the John Terry announcement pic.twitter.com/oLJyjJ7Cz3

— BBC SPORT (@BBCSPERT) January 31, 2016

Love him or hate him… you should probably hate John Terry

— James Stokes (@Stokesey84) January 31, 2016

John terry is not racist

Please believe this

— leon knight (@LeonKnight_) January 31, 2016

John Terry is to retire. He wants to spend more time with his team mates' wives.

— Unnamed Insider (@Unnamedinsider) January 31, 2016

Is it true John Terry is leaving to be Trumps speech writer?

— Christian O'Connell (@OC) January 31, 2016

John Terry is leaving Chelsea but will still turn up to any finals they make in the future in full kit.

— iain morris (@iainkevanmorris) January 31, 2016

Sign NOW!https://t.co/QSDYsJWHfz

— Uber Chelsea FC (@UberCheIseaFC) January 31, 2016

Gutted. Sad news. No choice now but to name our daughter, expected in June, John Terry

— James (@jayrassic_CFC) January 31, 2016

John Terry: When I see you again #CFC #Chelsea https://t.co/swe3Jm7I9f

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) January 31, 2016

John Terry reduced to tears, you say? pic.twitter.com/WSk8pX9jAH

— Phil Costa (@CostAFC_) January 31, 2016