Frank Lampard was fired by Chelsea Football Club on Monday after being unable to replicate his success as the club’s record scorer in his first Premier League managerial job.
Chelsea made the announcement on Monday, confirming earlier reports that the club legend would soon be relieved.
The club said the performance had not shown “any clear path to sustained improvement”- making a change of management necessary.
“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’.
“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.”
