Lampard agent lays down the law to Chelsea
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Frank Lampard's agent believes the England midfielder has become 'indispensable' to Chelsea - and any new contract should reflect that.
Steve Kutner has admitted Lampard is aware of article 17 of Fifa's transfer regulations, under which players can unilaterally cancel their contracts after a `protected period' expires, if they pay `buy-out' compensation to their clubs, based on wages.
The three-year protection period on Lampard's current five-year deal runs out this summer, so he could theoretically leave then in exchange for two years' wages.
However Kutner told The Independent that his client wants to sign a new deal at Chelsea, and that as things stand, 'he's not intending to invoke the clause [article 17]'.
He added: 'We know about the rule, and I've talked to Peter Kenyon [Chelsea's chief executive] about what Frank's worth to Chelsea, and what he's worth to other clubs. -
lamps wont leave a club where he started out as a trainee. money wont be the factor of he does leave
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Trainee? He graduated from West Ham youth academy.Originally posted by used:lamps wont leave a club where he started out as a trainee. money wont be the factor of he does leave -
X2. Exactly. He left West Ham in the first place to pursue a better career. West Ham fans hated him so his loyalty is always a question mark.Originally posted by SexyChin:Trainee? He graduated from West Ham youth academy.
Cheers.
C.K