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Manchester City: Frank Lampard's deal from New York extended



Manchester City have extended the contract of midfielder Frank Lampard until the end of the season.

The 36-year-old's deal from New York City was due to expire at midnight on 31 December but he will now stay until the summer and miss the start of the MLS season.

Former England international Lampard is available to face Sunderland in the Premier League on Thursday.

Lampard has scored six goals in 17 appearances for City this season.

He signed for New York after being released by Chelsea last June and his new starting date in the US will be confirmed "as the Premier League and MLS seasons unfold", New York City said in a statement.

New York City FC director of football Claudio Reyna said: "Frank is a star and it is no surprise Manchester City is rewarded by his contributions on the field every single day.

"He is eager to get to New York once his commitment ends in England and will be available to play on arrival as a permanent member of the squad, given he will come to us having played at the highest level."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30647043

BBC Sport's David Ornstein:

"Lampard 'signed' for New York City FC in July but with the new MLS season not starting until March, he joined Manchester City - who part-own New York City - until January.
Crucially, this was not a loan deal but a short-term contract signed as a free agent. It is understood the contract was for the entire season,
with a break clause that was agreed would be activated at midnight on 31 December.

City needed that break clause removed if Lampard was to remain with them, which happened on Wednesday."

Transfer news: Frank Lampard's Manchester City loan spell could be extended



Frank Lampard's loan spell with Manchester City could be extended into February next year, according to Sky sources.

The 36-year-old former Chelsea midfielder, who joined upcoming MLS franchise New York City on a two-year deal in July, signed a six-month deal at the Etihad on August 6.

However, Sky Sports understands Lampard's loan could be stretched as City boss Manuel Pellegrini seeks cover for Ivory Coast skipper Yaya Toure,

who is likely to be on duty at the African Cup of Nations until February 8.

New York City will begin pre-season training early in the New Year but Lampard, who scored City's equaliser against Chelsea at the weekend,

is likely to be up to full fitness having been involved regularly, injury permitting, for the Premier League champions.

Any extension in his loan deal would also see Lampard available for the 'return' against Jose Mourinho's side at Stamford Bridge on January 31.

Earlier this month, Lampard called time on his international career after scoring 29 goals in 106 appearances for his country.

Speaking ahead of Wednesday's Capital One Cup tie against Sheffield Wednesday, Pellegrini said: "I can't answer you about that (Lampard) at this moment.

"Frank will stay with us till January because before January he will have nothing to do in the United States because they are not working.

"In January we will see what happens here and then we will make a decision, but not probably at this moment."

Asked if there was any truth in reports linking him with Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, Pellegrini said:

"I think for the moment I will tell you the same answer that every time I have the same question I give the same answer... I don't talk about rumours.

"We are not trying to bring anyone to our squad at this moment.

I repeat once again that we have an important restriction on money and on the amount of players that we can have in our squad so really I don't know where the news comes from."


http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9484908/transfer-news-frank-lampards-manchester-city-loan-spell-could-be-extended


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Manchester City: Frank Lampard has not discussed extending loan

Frank Lampard says he has not held any discussions with Manchester City about extending his loan spell.
The former England midfielder, 36, has scored three goals in three games since joining this summer from Major League Soccer side New York City.
Lampard's loan deal expires in January, but City boss Manuel Pellegrini said this week that he could stay.
"I'm signed here until January, so that's all I can say at the minute," said ex-Chelsea player Lampard.
Lampard, who retired from England duty in August after winning 106 caps, made his City debut in the 2-2 Premier League draw at Arsenal on 13 September.
He was an unused substitute in the 1-0 Champions League defeat by Bayern Munich on 17 September, and refused to celebrate after scoring the equaliser in the 1-1 draw against former club Chelsea.
Lampard followed that by scoring twice in the 7-0 Capital One Cup victory over Sheffield Wednesday on 24 September.
The MLS season does not begin until March and it has been suggested that he will not need a pre-season in America.
"That argument's come up since I scored at the weekend," said Lampard, who joined New York City in July after 13 years at Chelsea,
where he won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups, the Champions League and the Europa League.
"The important thing for me is to play well if I can, train well and then we'll see what happens.
"I wouldn't want to get too ahead of myself; it's not my place to do that. That will obviously be a club decision first and foremost.
"I was in very much of a comfort zone at Chelsea. It's good to test yourself in life. All I can say is I am enjoying it."


http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29371753

Premier League: Frank Lampard refuses to rule out extended stay at Manchester City



Frank Lampard has refused to rule out the possibility of extending his loan at Manchester City after an impressive start to his spell at the Etihad Stadium.

The 36-year-old midfielder joined City on a short-term deal from sister club New York City and has already racked up four goals, including an important leveller against former employers Chelsea.

Lampard is due to return for the start of the new MLS season in January, but his form has led to speculation that City might attempt to lengthen his loan by at least a month.

He has not given the issue much consideration, but did not dismiss suggestions that he could stay longer during a crucial period in the season.

"The temptation is to not get ahead of myself in my career,” said Lampard.

“I am here until January 1, basically, so I will focus on that and see what happens then.

"There has been a lot said about when the season starts, but the only thing that can decide my future is how well I am playing.

They will be kicking me out in January if I don't play very well!

"I am just looking game to game and trying to play as well as I can."

Lampard was not considered for selection by manager Manuel Pellegrini in the opening weeks of the season due to a lack of match-sharpness

But he believes his recent displays have shown his commitment to the City cause, with the club pursuing domestic and European silverware.  

"I have scored a few goals and I hope they can see my desire. I haven't come here just to train and make up numbers in the squad,” he said.

"People might have thought that was the case but it's not.

I want to perform - I have always done it throughout my career, and if people see that I am giving my all the fans will get behind me."

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9506304/premier-league-frank-lampard-refuses-to-rule-out-extended-stay-at-manchester-city

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Frank Lampard: Manchester City to make loan decision in December

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says the club are keen to resolve on-loan midfielder Frank Lampard's future at the Premier League champions.

The 36-year-old former Chelsea star joined Major League Soccer side New York City FC in July and is due to return to the US in January.

Ex-England international Lampard has scored five goals since moving to City.

"We're going to have to make the best decision for him, the club, New York City, for everyone," said Pellegrini.

Lampard added to his tally with the second goal in City's 3-0 win at Southampton that moved the league holders into second place behind Chelsea in the table.

"I will continue to answer this question in the same way: we are going to decide in December when we have to make the decision, what will happen with Frank," the City manager added.

"He's very happy here in our team. I think that Frank also enjoys the way we play because he makes the difference in the last 25 to 30 metres, so he's very happy here and we're very happy with him."

Lampard, whose MLS club are owned jointly by Manchester City and baseball giants the New York Yankees, said: "I haven't spoken to them on that front at all. It's nice that they are saying that. It's much better saying that than saying they can't wait for me to go."

Pellegrini also revealed that on Monday he will find out the full extent of the hamstring that forced captain Vincent Kompany off near the end of their victory at Southampton.


http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/30271288

Frank Lampard: Manchester City hope to finalise future this week



Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini hopes to resolve the future of Frank Lampard "within the next few days".

The former Chelsea midfielder, 36, is on loan from sister-club New York City for the rest of the calendar year.

But City wish to keep him for longer and are hopeful of negotiating a deal to last until the end of the campaign.

"I repeat, Frank is very important for our team so I hope he will stay here," said Pellegrini.

Lampard has been a key member of City's squad this season with six goals in 15 appearances and with Yaya Toure at the Africa Cup of Nations in January, the champions could be short in the midfield positions.

However, New York start pre-season training in January ahead of the new Major League Soccer season in March.

Asked if he risked upsetting the Americans, Pellegrini said: "I don't think so. That is why we have long conversations with all of them.

"That is just one club so I think that what is better for the club is better for all the clubs.

"I hope Frank's situation will be resolved in the next days. I said in the beginning it will be during December we are going to have the last decision."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30591700


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Frank Lampard agrees Manchester City loan extension handing champions New Year boost



Frank Lampard is set to hand Manchester City a New Year year boost by extending his loan spell.

Although City boss Manuel Pellegrini claimed no decision had been made on Lampard's future, it is understood the midfielder has agreed to stay on with the champions.

With Yaya Toure on African Nations Cup duty for up to five weeks at the start of January, Pellegrini has told the City hierarchy of the need to hold on to Lampard for longer.

Former Chelsea midfielder Lampard, 36, has scored six goals in 15 games for City since joining on loan deal from their MLS franchise New York City FC back in August.

Although Lampard's loan deal runs out on New Year's Eve, an agreement is in place for him to stay with City until at least mid-February, with the new MLS season not starting until March.

City boss Pellegrini said: "It's not so easy because Frank is a New York City player.

He is only on loan until December 31, so we must respect the other people.

"I repeat that Frank is very important for our team so I hope he will stay here.

The reason [for the delay in a final decision on his future] is not important - the important thing is that he stays here.

"Yes, I am confident he'll stay, but I can't say 100 per cent because it doesn't depend just on me."

Pellegrini revealed Lampard was taken on loan by City primarily as cover for Toure while he is away at the African Cup of Nations,

an admission that the former England star was always going to stay beyond this month.

"One of the reasons we asked him [Lampard] to play here was because we knew Yaya would be leaving us to go to the African Cup of Nations," said Pellegrini.

"Yaya will go between January 5 to 10. We're not exactly sure of the dates, but I think he will play in the FA Cup third round and then go in the second week of January."

City are currently second, three points behind leaders Chelsea, in what appears to be a two-club race for the title, with Pellegrini
believing 87 points will be enough to be crowned champions.

"You have to play for 57 points in the second round of games, still six in this round - so that's 63 points," said Pellegrini.

"You must win around 86 or 87 points, so many teams can still arrive at that."

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/frank-lampard-agrees-manchester-city-4872483

Manchester City: Frank Lampard's deal from New York extended

Manchester City have extended the contract of midfielder Frank Lampard until the end of the season.
The 36-year-old's deal from New York City was due to expire at midnight on 31 December but he will now stay until the summer and miss the start of the MLS season.
Former England international Lampard is available to face Sunderland in the Premier League on Thursday.
Lampard has scored six goals in 17 appearances for City this season.
BBC Sport's David Ornstein:
"Lampard 'signed' for New York City FC in July but with the new MLS season not starting until March, he joined Manchester City - who part-own New York City - until January. Crucially, this was not a loan deal but a short-term contract signed as a free agent. It is understood the contract was for the entire season, with a break clause that was agreed would be activated at midnight on 31 December.
City needed that break clause removed if Lampard was to remain with them, which happened on Wednesday."
He signed for New York after being released by Chelsea last June and his new starting date in the US will be confirmed "as the Premier League and MLS seasons unfold", New York City said in a statement.
New York City FC director of football Claudio Reyna said: "Frank is a star and it is no surprise Manchester City is rewarded by his contributions on the field every single day.
"He is eager to get to New York once his commitment ends in England and will be available to play on arrival as a permanent member of the squad, given he will come to us having played at the highest level."


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Premier League: Manchester City extend Frank Lampard's contract until end of season



Manchester City have extended Frank Lampard’s contract until the end of the season

The 36-year-old has made a big impact at City since joining the club in August, mainly with the intention to maintain his fitness before linking up with New York City for the Major League Soccer season which begins in March.

Lampard has scored six goals in 17 appearances for the Premier League champions, although he has only started three league games.

His initial short-term contract at the Etihad was due to expire on January 1, but an agreement has now been reached for him to remain with City until May.

Lampard, who left Chelsea at the end of last season, will now be available for City’s Premier League game against Sunderland on New Year’s Day and he will continue to be available for all domestic and European games for the remainder of the campaign.

His extended stay with City has added value with Yaya Toure set to go to the Africa Cup of Nations in January, while forwards Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko are both currently injured.

New York have given the move their blessing with director of football Claudio Reyna saying: "Frank is a star and it is no surprise that Manchester City is rewarded by his contributions on the field every single day.

"He is eager to get to New York once his commitment ends in England and will be available to play on arrival as a permanent member of the squad given he will come to us having played at the highest level.

"We are all committed to making sure we build a winning team and that our fans get to enjoy great soccer at every single game.

"The opportunities open in the immediate transfer window combined with our recent successful draft ensure that we can continue to assemble a world class team that will make New York City soccer fans proud."

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/9627215/premier-league-manchester-city-extend-frank-lampards-contract-until-end-of-season

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