John Terry hopes his career at Chelsea is remembered in the fondest of ways.

The 35-year-old club captain is likely to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season after it was announced in January that he had not yet been offered a new contract.

Terry returned from injury to make his 700th appearance in the weekend's FA Cup quarter-final loss to Everton, becoming just the third player at the club to achieve the milestone, and he is anticipating that the West London faithful do not forget his contributions once he eventually departs.

"To be up there with Ron Harris (795 matches) and Peter Bonetti (729) is incredible," Terry told Chelsea's official website.

"I looked at them years and years ago and thought wow, unbelievable. They are two Chelsea legends who have played so many games at the top. Incredible!

"Now I'm up there and it's something I am really proud of. I'm hoping my record will never be beaten, in a good way!

"I think it's a rarity now, you don't get too many players coming through and staying at one club. I'm delighted with what I've achieved and I'm hoping to make that 701, 702 and still go as far as I can go."

Terry's next appearance in a Chelsea shirt will be at home in the London derby against West Ham United.