Lampard
Frank has announced that he is leaving New York City FC when his contract expires at the end of 2016.
Frank Lampard
The former Chelsea midfielder confirms that he will leave the Major League Soccer club and says that he will soon reveal what the next step in his career will be.
The Chelsea great signed for the new American franchise in 2014 but initially spent a season with parent club Manchester City in the Premier League.
Having arrived in the at Yankee Stadium midway through the 2015 MLS season, the 38-year-old has gone on to score 15 goals in 31 appearances.
Lampard teased on Instagram that he would be making an announcement regarding the “next stage” of his career soon, while also saying: “As my time at NYCFC comes to an end, I would like to thank so many people for the kindness and support that they have shown me over the last two years.
As my time at NYCFC comes to an end I would like to thank so many people for the kindness and support that they have shown me over the last two years. My teammates have been a pleasure to play alongside. The amazing fans have given me incredible support and backing. All the people that work behind the scenes at NYCFC have made it so easy for me to work and settle here. I have very much enjoyed my time, and I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to play for such a great club and in such an incredible city. I leave with many great memories as I embark on the next stage of my career and I’ll be making an announcement very soon. @nycfc
New York City were beaten by Toronto in this season’s Eastern Conference semi-finals.
