Lampard will be back at Chelsea: Jose Mourinho

Its not the end of Lampard at Chelsea: Mourinho

After bidding adieu to Frank Lampard who ended his 13 year association at the club his boss, Jose Mourinho believes Lampard will return to the club in some capacity in the future.

Mourinho has stated that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich wants Lampard to return as soon as his playing career is over. "Mr Abramovich – the No.1, the most important person - wants very much for Frank to be back, I want him to be back, the staff want him to be back, so he comes back, for sure.”

Mourinho added that the door is open for Lampard to choose the role he desires. “The other thing is that he can come back the way he wants. Mr Abramovich has left the door completely open for him on the understanding Frank can do anything he wants at this club.”

“He can be a coach, he can start at the academy, he can start being my assistant at the same time because he is doing his coaching badges or he can start in a different role.”

He further stated that Lampard is undoubtedly the most prominent player for the club, “It's not the end of Frank Lampard's career in Chelsea. It's just a little break. He is one of the most important players in the history of the club.”