Chelsea have confirmed the sacking of Frank Lampard.

The club in a statement revealed on Monday, January 25, 2021, told that “recent results and performances have not met the Club’s expectations, leaving the Club mid-table without any clear path to sustained improvement.”

“There can never be a good time to part ways with a club legend such as Frank, but after lengthy deliberation and consideration it was decided a change is needed now to give the Club time to improve performances and results this season.

According to club owner, Roman Abramovich, the decision to discharge one of the club’s legend was ‘difficult’ for him but with the current situation, there was the need.
“This was a very difficult decision for the Club, not least because I have an excellent personal relationship with Frank and I have the utmost respect for him’.

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“He is a man of great integrity and has the highest of work ethics. However, under current circumstances, we believe it is best to change managers.

“On behalf of everyone at the Club, the Board and personally, I would like to thank Frank for his work as Head Coach and wish him every success in the future. He is an important icon of this great club and his status here remains undiminished. He will always be warmly welcomed back at Stamford Bridge.”

“The Club will be making no further comment until such time as a new Head Coach is appointed,” the club added in a statement.