Frank Lampard to be unveiled as new Chelsea manager on Thursday

03 July 2019 10:31
• Lampard returns to club where he played for 13 seasons• Former midfielder has left Derby to take jobFrank Lampard was at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night to complete the formalities of his emotional return to Chelsea with the club set to confirm the appointment of their record goalscorer as Maurizio Sarri’s successor as head coach on Thursday.The former England midfielder was pictured arriving back at the stadium where he spent 13 glittering years as a player before signing a three-year deal worth around £4m a season and to conduct interviews with in-house media confirming his return. Derby County, whom Lampard took to the Championship play-off final in his solitary campaign in charge, are understood to have received in excess of £4m in compensation for their manager, who will be joined back in south-west London by his assistant, Jody Morris, and fitness coach, Chris Jones. Related: Just being Frank is a feelgood hit but will it win trophies for Chelsea? | Jacob Steinberg Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian