Frank Lampard will NOT be offered a new contract at Chelsea

Posted Saturday, May 31, 2014 by Dailystar.co.uk

FRANK LAMPARD is contemplating retirement after the World Cup after being told he will NOT be given a new Chelsea contract.

ON THE WAY OUT: Frank Lampard will not be offered a new contract at Chelsea

The Blues legend flies off with England to their pre-tournament training camp in Miami tomorrow unsure where or even if he will be playing next season.

Starsport understands Blues billionaire owner Roman Abramovich vetoed a new one year deal for Lampard - who will be 36 next month.

The Russian is keen for boss Jose Mourinho to build a much younger team at Chelsea and Lampard's age has counted against him.

The decision will be a huge blow for Lampard, who has been at Stamford Bridge for 13 years and is the club's record scorer with 147 goals.

NO DEAL FRANK: Starsport understands Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
vetoed a new one year contract at Stamford Bridge

LA Galaxy and New York City are both keen on landing Lampard, but the midfielder is unlikely to move abroad with wife-to-be, Christine Bleakley developing her TV career.

Lampard's uncle, Harry Redknapp, would love to have his former West Ham player with him at QPR.

But Lampard's desire to go out on a high together with Rangers' plans to keep a tight grip on their finances may scupper any deal.