Frank Lampard To Sign Three-years Contract With Chelsea This Week
Frank Lampard is set to finalise a deal to become Chelsea manager by the end of the week as they look to announce Maurizio Sarri's successor.
Sarri was allowed to return to Italy after Juventus agreed to pay £7million in compensation.
And according to the Evening Standard, Lampard, who is Chelsea's first choice for the role, is set to conclude a return to Stamford Bridge this week where he will sign a three-year contract.
Derby are reluctant to let go of a manager that guided them to a Championship play-off final in his first year in charge, and would want £4m compensation if he is to be taken away.
Chelsea are keen to bring in Lampard, knowing that he is a hugely popular choice with a fanbase who were frustrated last season by Sarri's management despite winning the Europa League and finishing in the top four of the Premier League.
Petr Cech is also set to take up a role as technical director to partially fill the void left by Michael Emenalo, who left to join Monaco in 2017.
it was revealed on Monday that the Blues' all-time leading goalscorer was scheduled to meet Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich in the coming days to finalise his return to Stamford Bridge as manager.
The discussions are expected to take place abroad, with a location in the south of France a potential venue.
The legendary midfielder recently stepped down as manager of Belgian side Eupen, and is expected to return to Chelsea to work closely with their vast group of loan players, as the Blues look to drastically alter the structure of the club.
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