Is Deco going to remember this? Or is all forgotten once you’re paid a large sum of money (£8 million) and join the oil baron’s army? Chelsea has signed a genius of a player, who even if he’s in the twilight of his career, will bring some brilliance to a drab team.

I’d say it’s nearly like pulling in Zidane as Real Madrid did a few years ago. But Terry might have to make up for this rash kick in the video below. I’m sure a few London dinners would settle it.