Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has been hitting the headlines recently thanks to some major announcements regarding his career.

The 36-year-old officially announced his retirement from international football on Tuesday 26th August after 15 years playing for England, earning him 106 caps. Lampard said of his exit: “I have always been exceptionally proud and honoured to represent my country and have to say looking back I have enjoyed every minute of wearing the England shirt.

“Due to my club career now going in a different direction it is of utmost importance for me to consider my family first – also, to concentrate on how I can perform consistently to the best of my abilities over my next few years in club football.”

Lampard will now move onto pastures new as he takes up his position with the new Major League Soccer franchise in New York City. Over on English soil, however, the star has agreed a short term loan deal to join last year’s Premier League champions, Manchester City. The Citizens will also pay all of Lampard’s wages for the duration of the loan.

The move comes as a controversial shock for Chelsea fans, and many are now citing Lampard’s move to City as simply a much-needed effort to fill quotas.

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