Chelsea have suggested John Terry could yet be offered a new deal to remain at the club.

The Blues captain revealed that he is set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer as no deal was on the table.

However, Chelsea have insisted that the defender may yet be offered a deal if the situation changes in his favour and the reigning Premier League champions insist all channels of dialogue will be open.

A club spokesman said: "John requested a meeting with the club the week before last.

"In that meeting he asked about the possibility of an extension to his existing contract.

"John was advised that while no new deal was currently on the table, that situation could change in the coming months.

"The club has the utmost respect for John and everything he has helped us achieve to date.

"He is a fantastic servant of Chelsea Football Club and a superb captain and, as such, the club will keep the channels of dialogue open."

The decision, though, will rest with the next Chelsea manager.

Terry explained: "Ideally I would have loved to stay, but the club's moving in a different direction.

"I needed to know now like I have done every January and sometimes it takes a couple of months to get done. Unfortunately, it was a no.

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"They said that when the new manager comes in, things might change. It's a no at the minute.

"It took me a couple of days to get over."

Terry, who has made 696 appearances for Chelsea, has no plans to play for another English club, but his next destination is still to be determined.

He said: "I couldn't play for another Premier League club. It will be elsewhere for sure.

"I don't know where and I leave that to the people in charge."