OFFICIAL: Frank Lampard returns to Chelsea

Frank Lampard has become Chelsea head coach, the club has announced. Lampard is the Blues’ all-time leading scorer with 211 goals. He returns to Stamford Bridge having signed a three-year contract. The 41-year-old said: "I am immensely proud to be returning to Chelsea as head coach. 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 added: "It gives us great pleasure to welcome Frank back to Chelsea as head coach. 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."

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