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Chelsea confirm Lampard as new manager

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5 years ago

July 5, 2019

Chelsea have appointed Frank Lampard as their new head coach .
The former England midfielder returns to Stamford Bridge following a season in charge of Sky Bet Championship side Derby .
Lampard has signed a three – year deal to replace Maurizio Sarri after the Italian left to join Juventus in June .

The 41 – year – old is Chelsea ’ s all – time record goalscorer and won 11 major honours during a successful 13 – year stint in west London .
“ Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce Frank Lampard as our new head coach , ” a statement on the club ’ s official website read .

“ One of the greatest players in our history during his long and illustrious career , Lampard returns to Stamford Bridge having signed a three – year contract . ”
Lampard acknowledged his successful past with the club but insisted he is only thinking about moving forwards following his appointment .

“ I am immensely proud to be returning to Chelsea as head coach , ” he said .
“ Everyone knows my love for this club and the history we have shared , however , my sole focus is on the job in hand and preparing for the season ahead . ”
“ I am here to work hard , bring further success to the club and I cannot wait to get started . ”

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia hailed Lampard as “ one of the most talented young coaches ” around today as she welcomed him back to the club .

“ It gives us great pleasure to welcome Frank back to Chelsea as head coach , ” she said in the statement announcing his appointment .
“ Frank possesses fantastic knowledge and understanding of the club and last season , he demonstrated he is one of the most talented young coaches in the game.
“ After 13 years with us as a player , where he became a club legend and our record goalscorer , we believe this is the perfect time for him to return and are delighted he has done so .
“ We will do everything we can to ensure he has all the support required to be a huge success. ”
Lampard takes over from Sarri , who endured a frosty relationship with the majority of Chelsea fans during his reign despite leading the club to the Europa League title , the Carabao Cup final and a third – place Premier League finish .