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The Frank Lampard managerial era has begun at Chelsea with the confirmation that the club’s all-time leading goalscorer will succeed Maurizio Sarri as manager.
Lampard, who will be presented to the media at 2pm on Thursday, has already admitted that he is ‘immensely proud’ to be returning to the club where he played for 13 years.
“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” said Lampard in a statement. “I am here to work hard, bring further success to the club and I cannot wait to get started.”
Our chief football correspondent James Olley will be in attendance at today’s press conference as Lampard is quizzed on his plans for a season withouth Eden Hazard, following the Belgian’s move to Real Madrid.
Not to mention that Fifa transfer ban…
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