If you thought you'd seen the very last of Frank Lampard, then you're wrong.
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is reportedly considering a career in coaching. The 38-year-old announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday via his official Instagram account. He posted:
A video posted by Frank Lampard (@franklampard) on
The Press Association Sport (via EuroSport) claims that the legendary midfielder is holding talks with the England FA regarding his coaching career. The report further claims that Lampard has been in regular talks with the FA since the in the summer of 2015 as he prepares to launch his managerial career.
If things go as planned, he could follow the footsteps of former Liverpool great Steven Gerard who also recently hanged up his boots to take a coaching role at the red's youth academy.
Here's a preview of Lampard's decorated career at Chelsea
Chelsea Legend Frank Lampard broke Bobby Tambling’s goal record in his final season at @ChelseaFC, scoring 211 times, all from midfield(1/2) pic.twitter.com/7vtI1jwooB
Meanwhile, Chelsea host Arsenal for a do-or-die battle in the Premier League this weekend at the Stamford Bridge. For full live broadcast information and geo-localized kick-off times, visit the match page.
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