Lampard is about to follow Drogba to China

Despite being one of the most important players in Chelsea’s history, veteran midfielder Frank Lampard is likely to be playing his last matches in the blue shirt. Besides the US championship, many people also believe that Lampard will go to China to play football “for retirement”.

Lampard is about to follow Drogba to China?

Rumors have been swirling about Lampard moving to the Chinese Premier League since March, with Guizhou Renhe even confirming last month that they were in talks with the Englishman.

Lampard's contract expires in June, but there is no sign Chelsea will extend his stay. Ahead of the Club World Cup final, Lampard said: "The ball is in Chelsea's court. I'm a Chelsea player, it's as simple as that."

“I had a great time here, but maybe nothing lasts forever.”

Lampard, 34, still believes he has more to contribute: “I’m not the type of player who likes to sit on the bench, I want to contribute. I can’t predict anything, but I feel I can still play football at the highest level for another two or three years.”

“But it’s not me who decides, it’s the club. Whatever happens, I’ve had a great time at Chelsea. I want to play for a few more years and then think about the future.”

In recent years, China has become an attractive destination for football stars about to retire. Having been with Chelsea since 2001, Lampard will probably want to experience the atmosphere and football culture of China, where his former teammates Drogba and Anelka also play.

In November, Renhe vice-president Yang Xiaoyu told AFP that the club was “in talks with Lampard but nothing is certain yet.”

The Chinese Super League will start next March and Renhe will be participating in the Asian Champion League for the first time in history. If Lampard plays in China, he will have the opportunity to receive a huge salary, because according to many sources, Droga and Anelka are being paid up to 300,000 USD/week by Shanghai Shenhua Club./.

According to (Vietnam+) - DT