EPL: Chelsea officially confirm Lampard as new manager

Frank Lampard has been confirmed as Chelsea’s new manager.
The 41-year-old replaces Maurizio Sarri, who has since left to take over at Juventus, after spending only one season at Stamford Bridge.

Lampard has signed a three-year deal with the Blues worth £4million-a-year with hefty bonuses, especially for getting into the Champions League.
“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.
“After 13 years with us as a player, where he became a club legend and our record goalscorer, we believe this is the perfect time for him to return and are delighted he has done so.

“We will do everything we can to ensure he has all the support required to be a huge successChelsea director, Marina Granovskaia, told the club’s official website.