In news just confirmed, Derby County have announced that former England international Frank Lampard has joined the club as their new manager on a three-year deal.
Lampard’s signature (below) had widely been mooted in the media, this confirmation bringing those rumours to an end.
Lampard has joined the club on a three-year deal. #WelcomeFrank
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— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) May 31, 2018
Speaking on the deal, Derby’s Executive Chairman Mel Morris said: “I’ve always been an admirer of Frank both as a player and a person, especially in the way he conducts himself both on and off the pitch. That impression was only re-enforced when we interviewed him for this role, his passion and humility shone through in equal measure. The board were unanimous that he was the stand-out applicant with many highly desirable and unique capabilities.”
Speaking of the appointment, Lampard, who is taking his first steps into management, said: “I’ve always wanted to manage a club with a big tradition and history like Derby County, so this is a huge opportunity. This is my first job as a manager, but I’ve worked closely with some of the best coaches in the game and I’m confident in my own abilities and those of the team around me, including the board. I know it won’t be easy – managing a football team never is – but I’m really looking forward to the challenge ahead.”
Lampard is a Ram. 🐏 #WelcomeFrank pic.twitter.com/7q6nbiV09V
— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) May 31, 2018
As a player Lampard did it all, initially making a name for himself at West Ham before extending that reputation during a 13-year stay at Chelsea. It was here that he won his silverware, including three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and one Champions League.
Lampard, having taken over from Gary Rowett, will be looking to turn the Rams around and make them into play-off contenders at the least over the 2018/19 Sky Bet Championship campaign.
