TRANSFER: LAMPARD GETS THREE-YEAR DEAL AS CHELSEA NEW MANAGER

Derby County manager, Frank Lampard has been offered a three-year-contract by Chelsea.

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This was disclosed by respected transfer expert and sport journalist, Nicolo Schira, who works for Gazzetta dello Sport.

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Schira, who made this known on Tuesday through his official Twitter page, wrote: "All confirmed! #DerbyCounty have granted permission for #Chelsea to speak to Frank #Lampard.

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"He will be the new manager of #Blues and he will sign a contract until 2022. #transfers #CFC."

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The ex-midfielder maestro has been the overwhelming favourite to replace Maurizio Sarri, who has since been confirmed as the new Juventus boss.

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The Chelsea legend has only been Derby manager for a season and narrowly missed out of securing promotion to the Premier League in his first campaign.

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He led Derby to the Championship play-off final at Wembley, only for his side to be defeated by Aston Villa.

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TRANSFER: LAMPARD GETS THREE-YEAR DEAL AS CHELSEA NEW MANAGER

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