Chelsea Transfer News: Frank Lampard To Get New Contract
London Evening Standard. The Blues' legend is out of contract in the summer and there had been concerns that the England international would leave the club at the end of the season. However, Chelsea appear to have had a change of heart and will now reward Lampard with a new, one-year extension having seen him overtake Bobby Tambling as Chelsea's all-time record goalscorer last week and also captain the side to Europa League glory last night. Earlier in the campaign, the club's board had concerns over the fact the midfielder was turning 35 in June and was also showing signs of decline. But a strong end to the season, which has seen him net nine goals in his last 18 Premier League appearances, has helped rescue his Stamford Bridge career. Lampard will have to take a significant reduction on his current £150,000a-week salary, but it is understood the veteran is prepared to accept this compromise if it means staying in West London for another season. Chelsea could officially announce the news of the new deal on their postseason tour to the USA next week, which will see them twice take on dethroned Premier League champions Manchester City.