Chelsea iconic midfielder Frank Lampard has announced he will leave the club after a 13-year spell at Stamford Bridge. The England international, now aged 35, is the Blues' all-time leading scorer with 211 goals but he will be out of contract this month. Since joining the Blues from West Ham in 2001, Lampard has won 11 major trophies, including three Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2012.
"This club has become part of my life," said Lampard. The midfielder could decide retire, but has had offers from no less than 16 other clubs. He is currently with the England squad in Miami ahead of the World Cup and said he won't make any decision about his future until after the tournament. Lampard made 648 appearances for Chelsea, putting him third in the most appearances for the club behind Ron Harris on 795 and Peter Bonetti on 729.
"When I arrived at this fantastic club 13 years ago I would never have believed that I would be fortunate enough to play so many games and enjoy sharing in so much success," added Lampard. "The club will move forward, and as a Chelsea man I have no doubt that with the quality of the players that are there, they will continue with the success that we have all enjoyed over the past seasons."
Frank Lampard is 15/4 at Bet365 to score a goal during England's friendly against Ecuador on Wednesday.
yellonek 9 years ago
The best of his years in career with Chelsea have gone bye, it's time to face up and maybe consider becoming a coach or something this way I believe he would be one of the best in this job
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skrunici 9 years ago
Chelsea will never be the same again for me. Lampard was first tought when I see chelsea. He is legend. Now when I see chelsea I see a lot of young players like hazard, oscar or salah and I can't recognize that team... I can't respect that team
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