Lampard Insist, i will join new york city

Manchester City's decision to keep Lampard beyond the start of the MLS season in March has sparked anger in the USA, where the 36-year-old was expected to be a marquee presence from the beginning of New York City's debut campaign.


Further doubt was cast over Lampard's future on Thursday when the Premier League revealed that City had provided assurances that their veteran midfielder had no commitment to move to the MLS at all.


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But in a statement issued through his agent Steve Kutner, the Chelsea legend reiterated that he is adamant he will play his football in New York when City's season ends in May.

"I want to make it completely clear about my situation as I have read a lot of lies and nonsense over the last few days," the statement read.

"When released from Chelsea last year at the end of my contract I signed a commitment to play in NYCFC for two years starting January 1 2015.

"I was then offered the chance to train and be part of the Man City squad in the interim to keep myself in the best shape going into New York.

"This period has since been extended by Man City and I now will start playing for NYCFC at the end of this current Premier League season.

"There has always been a constant dialogue between all parties in this time to find the best solution for everyone.

Lampard has scored five goals in 15 Premier League appearances this season to help help City close an eight-point gap to former club Chelsea at the top of the table.