Thierry Henry has questioned Chelsea's stance on the John Terry contract situation.

The veteran defender recently announced that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season because his current deal has not been renewed.

Terry is still no closer to finding out if the Blues will offer him an extension and former Arsenal star Henry cannot understand why the West London club is treating such an important figure the way they are.

"I don't understand how you can leave a man like that in the dark," said Henry on Sky Sports' Super Sunday.

"How can you not sit with him and talk, say 'maybe we didn't find a deal for you yet', or 'let's see you again in a month'. The way he is talking it sounds like there is no communication.

"As soon as he said what he did last week, Chelsea were quick to say 'we are open to discussions'. I think whoever is dealing with the discussions didn't expect the reaction from the fans, but it's the right one. He has to be here. The guys they buy are not going to have the same influence he is having.

"His desire is there and he has been showing it for a long time. I cannot understand why you would keep that guy in the dark. You need him around. He has to stay."