This archive report was first published on 4 July 2019.
On July 4, 2019, Chelsea FC announced the appointment of Frank Lampard as their new manager, a deal that will see him at the helm for the next three years.
Lampard, a former Chelsea player, has been tasked with leading the team to their first Premier League title since the 2016-17 season.
As Chelsea prepares for the 2019-20 Champions League season, they will be without the Europa League, which has been handed a two-year transfer ban.
Here are seven interesting facts about Frank Lampard:
- Lampard signed for Chelsea in June 2001 for £11 million, making him the second costliest Blues player and the most spent by any club in the Premier League for a midfielder.
- He played 648 games for the club, making 593 starts, and is Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer with 211 goals.
- Lampard is also Chelsea's top all-time FA Cup scorer with 26 goals and the second highest scorer in Europe with 25 goals.
- He won 13 trophies wearing the Blues shirt, including three Premier League titles, four FA Cups, and one Champions League.
- Lampard captained Chelsea 83 times, including in the 2012 Champions League final.
- He made his 100th appearance for Chelsea against West Ham, his 200th away to Barcelona, and his 600th away to Fulham.
- Lampard is one of the highest paid Premier League managers, with a reported salary of over £10 million per year.
Frank Lampard's confirmation as new Chelsea boss was met with excitement from fans, who took to social media to express their support for the club legend.
Source: Tuko.co.ke
