Lampard appointed Chelsea Manager

Frank Lampard has been appointed the new Chelsea manager, completing an emotional return to Stamford Bridge.

The Blues legend has now put pen to paper on a three-year-deal to become Maurizio Sarri’s successor, ending the wait for one of the worst kept secrets in English football to be confirmed.

I am immensely proud to be returning to Chelsea as head coach,” said Lampard.
“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.”

The appointment comes nine days after Derby gave Lampard permission to talk to Chelsea and 18 days after Sarri left Stamford Bridge.
Lampard is the 10th full-time manager appointed by Roman Abramovich since he bought the club in 2003.

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said Lampard’s Championship play-off final appearance with Derby demonstrated that he was “one of the most talented young coaches in the game”.
“It gives us great pleasure to welcome Frank back to Chelsea as head coach,” she said. “Frank possesses fantastic knowledge and understanding of the club.”

Derby assistant manager Jody Morris and first-team coach Chris Jones have also joined Lampard at Stamford Bridge, while former team-mate Petr Cech was appointed as technical advisor last month.