A fresh clip from The Obi One Podcast, shared on their official X account, has stirred strong reactions across the Chelsea fanbase after John Terry openly endorsed bringing Marc Guehi back to Stamford Bridge. The discussion arrives at a time when Softfootball reported that Guehi could leave Crystal Palace as a free agent in 2026 after rejecting a new deal.
With his contract ticking down and a previous £35 million buyback clause no longer active, fans are revisiting what his return might mean for Chelsea’s future. Meanwhile, Softfootball recently reported that Trevoh Chalobah was called up to England after Guehi was ruled out, adding more layers to ongoing centre-back conversations at the club.
In the podcast exchange, Terry made his stance clear, saying:
I’d love to see Marc Guehi come back, obviously come through at our club. Do we have a buyback on him as well?
Host Chris McHardy responded that the clause existed but is now void. Terry continued pushing the idea, adding:
Listen, he’s available. Why wouldn’t he come back?
The conversation shifted toward Chelsea’s current defensive landscape. McHardy questioned whether the club has a world-class centre-back right now, leading Terry to offer a candid assessment.
He said:
At the minute, no. Again, we’re young throughout the whole group.
He highlighted Levi Colwill’s importance, adding:
Levi’s obviously got to come back from his injury very strong. I think he has a potential to be… Loved him at Brighton. Don’t think we’ve still seen the best of him yet at Chelsea.
Terry emphasised why players like Guehi matter, explaining:
I’d like to see Guehi back. Bringing people back that understand the football club is big for me. And players that are kind of there and not kind of here as well. They’ve peaked and they’re on that journey on the way up as well.
John Mikel Obi added his own perspective, suggesting a twist in the transfer narrative by saying:
I think his bond deal is going to Liverpool.
That comment sparked even more online debate as supporters imagined what Chelsea’s defence could look like under Enzo Maresca.
Watch the video below:
Across X, fans began picturing a backline built around academy products, with names like Guehi, Colwill, and even Fikayo Tomori frequently mentioned. The podcast clip has now evolved into a broader conversation about development, identity, and whether Chelsea will finally lean into the talent the club has produced.
