This archive report was first published on 4 July 2019.
Chelsea has sealed a major coup by appointing Frank Lampard as their new head coach on a three-year contract, marking a return to Stamford Bridge for the club's record goalscorer.
On July 4, 2019, Derby granted Chelsea permission to speak to Lampard, and the 41-year-old has now completed a move back to his former club as the permanent successor to Maurizio Sarri.
Chelsea are expected to pay Derby 400 million shillings in compensation for Lampard, who was excused from reporting for pre-season training with the Championship club on Monday.
Chelsea's new head coach, Frank Lampard, is set to take the reins at Stamford Bridge, bringing an end to Maurizio Sarri's tenure.
