Frank Lampard ’ s return to Chelsea as the club ’ s new manager edged closer on Tuesday as Derby said they had granted permission for the Premier League club to conclude negotiations .
“ Derby County Football Club can confirm that they have granted permission for Chelsea Football Club to speak to Frank Lampard about the vacant managerial position at Stamford Bridge, ” Derby said in a statement .
“ With pre - season fast approaching for both clubs , it is hoped this will allow Chelsea to swiftly conclude their discussions. ”
Lampard is Chelsea’ s record goalscorer after netting 211 goals from midfield between 2001 and 2014 at Stamford Bridge , where he won three Premier League titles , the Champions League and Europa League in a 13 - trophy haul .
However , he has just one season ’ s experience in management as he led Derby to the brink of a return to the Premier League , only to fall short in the Championship playoff final against Aston Villa .
Chelsea have been seeking a manager since Maurizio Sarri departed to take charge of Juventus last week.
In response to Sarri’ s sour relationship with the Chelsea supporters , owner Roman Abramovich has turned to a fan favourite to ease the Londoners through what could be a difficult season of transition .
Chelsea are unlikely to be able to make any signings this summer as they are serving a two - window transfer ban from FIFA .
And their best player of recent times has also departed after Eden Hazard completed a 100 million euro ($ 114 million ) move to Real Madrid .
“ Derby County Football Club can confirm that they have granted permission for Chelsea Football Club to speak to Frank Lampard about the vacant managerial position at Stamford Bridge, ” Derby said in a statement .
“ With pre - season fast approaching for both clubs , it is hoped this will allow Chelsea to swiftly conclude their discussions. ”
Lampard is Chelsea’ s record goalscorer after netting 211 goals from midfield between 2001 and 2014 at Stamford Bridge , where he won three Premier League titles , the Champions League and Europa League in a 13 - trophy haul .
However , he has just one season ’ s experience in management as he led Derby to the brink of a return to the Premier League , only to fall short in the Championship playoff final against Aston Villa .
Chelsea have been seeking a manager since Maurizio Sarri departed to take charge of Juventus last week.
In response to Sarri’ s sour relationship with the Chelsea supporters , owner Roman Abramovich has turned to a fan favourite to ease the Londoners through what could be a difficult season of transition .
Chelsea are unlikely to be able to make any signings this summer as they are serving a two - window transfer ban from FIFA .
And their best player of recent times has also departed after Eden Hazard completed a 100 million euro ($ 114 million ) move to Real Madrid .
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