John Terry is 'playing poker' with Chelsea to earn a new one-year deal
Terry shocked Chelsea fans last week by revealing he would not be offered a new contract at the end of the season.
"They said that when the new manager comes in, things might change but it's a no at the minute," he said.
However, former Blues coach Clarke, who worked under Jose Mourinho, thinks the centre-back still has lots to offer and is currently locked in mind games with the club over a new deal.
“It’s a strange one, I think John is playing a little game of poker with the club," he told talkSPORT.
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“He’s trying to force another deal for himself - I was at the game against Manchester United last week and John still looks very comfortable.
“He still looks as though he can do a good job for the club and hopefully they can come to a sensible agreement which means John can get at least one more season at Chelsea.”