Frank Lampard news conference and all the latest transfer news

Summary

Lampard succeeds Maurizio Sarri on three-year deal
First news conference as Blues boss at 14:00 BST
Lampard had been Derby manager since May 2018
The 41-year-old returns to club where he spent 13 years as a player
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'I'm a realist and will try to deliver'published at 14:13 British Summer Time 4 July 2019
Frank Lampard unveiled a Chelsea boss
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On nerves: "Apprehension is the wrong word. I am aware of what a job of this size means.
"Having been a manager for one year at Derby, I realise the pressure is much more on this side of the fence.
"I'm a realist. I understand what's wanted from me and I will try to deliver."
'Wasn't an easy decision to leave Derby'published at 14:12 British Summer Time 4 July 2019
Frank Lampard unveiled a Chelsea boss
Chelsea
On how long it took him to accept the job: "Not seconds and minutes, because I think it's important to address the fact that I had a really good opportunity last year at Derby, I'm very thankful to everybody there for welcoming me.
"It wasn't an easy decision on that part and I enjoyed my time there.
"The reason is it was a quick decision is because it's this club, a club I don't have to sit here all afternoon and tell you what I feel about them. Having this opportunity is huge."
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Paparazzi shots to start...
Postpublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 4 July 2019
Here is is!
A round of applause and a beaming smile as the new Blues boss enters the room..
Postpublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 4 July 2019
Frank is fashionably late...
Stay tuned.
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Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien wrote on Instagram: "Proud to see you coming back home @franklampard, external, Good luck and all the best @chelseafc, external. Come On Blues."
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The stage is set...published at 13:57 British Summer Time 4 July 2019
Frank Lampard to be unveiled a Chelsea boss from 14:00 BST
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Lamps presser coming up shortlypublished at 13:49 British Summer Time 4 July 2019
A reminder that Frank Lampard will be facing the media for the first time as Chelsea boss at around 14:00 BST.
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Get Involvedpublished at 13:48 British Summer Time 4 July 2019
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Dear Mr Abramovich. I hope you follow #bbcfootball. Having made the brave decision to appoint Frank Lampard as head coach, with Jodie Morris as his assistant, please allow them to bring through the youngsters. Let CFC be the first club to say “no” to the multimillionaire brigade with the ‘bigger than club’ mentality. I will happily support for a couple of years in football obscurity to realise the dream that academies are the true deliverer of fresh talent. Yours. Richard...blue through and through for fifty years (nearly).
Anon
I'll be pretty happy if Mr Abramovich was reading my live text right now, but I very much doubt that's the case...
A legend returnspublished at 13:39 British Summer Time 4 July 2019
Buffon returns to Juve
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Too small - but now growing in staturepublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 4 July 2019
Rodri signs for Man City
As he now stands at 6ft 2in and has been bought as a screen for City's defence, it is hard to believe Rodri was released by Atletico as a 16-year-old in 2013 because he wasn't big enough.
He arrived at Atletico from the Rayo Majadahonda club in Madrid, where he first got to know Lucas Hernandez.
Through shared experiences as 10-year-olds and their subsequent moves to Atletico, the pair struck up a friendship which is close enough for Hernandez to have tried to persuade Rodri to join him at Bayern Munich this summer, but not, as it turns out, to swing the decision against City.
It is impossible to know what would have happened if Rodri had not been released by Atletico in 2013.
As a 17-year-old he was about to leave a club who would be crowed La Liga champions the following season and has not finished outside the top three in Spain since.
In contrast, he was joining a Villarreal team who were just returning from a season in the second tier and, while they never finished below fifth with Rodri as a first-team player, the slightly lower level ensured the midfielder played 63 league games and 84 in total, impressing enough to persuade Atletico to buy him back 12 months ago.
His rapid rise will not have escaped the attentions of Real Madrid and Barcelona, but City have been able to pounce in part because both those clubs' focus lies on strengthening other parts of the team.
Real are targeting offensive players. At 27, Casemiro is in the prime of his career and one of the key components of the Brazil side that has reached the Copa America final.
Barcelona have legendary Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets, who signed a new contract in September 2018 that does not expire until 2023.
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Get Involvedpublished at 13:29 British Summer Time 4 July 2019
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Ben: Super Frank getting the Chelsea managers job. Couldn’t be happier. Great choice, great man, a true Blue legend!
Christian Evans: It's definitely an appointment made more with the heart than the head by Chelsea, it's got to be said that how many other managers that finished 7th in the championship after one season would get a top four job? Absolutely none #bbcfootball, external
Morning chaps, As an Everton fan, very happy with the signing of Gomes - a steal in the current transfer climate. If we can get Zouma/a decent CB and a "proven" striker then I'm hoping we'll be pushing for the top 5. Always an optimist.
Sam
Club-record signing Rodri a 'perfect fit'published at 13:24 British Summer Time 4 July 2019
Rodri signs for Man City
Manchester City say Spain midfielder Rodri is a "perfect fit" for the team after moving from Atletico Madrid for a club record £62.8m.
Rodri, 23, joins on a five-year deal and is City boss Pep Guardiola's second signing of the summer after defender Angelino rejoined from PSV Eindhoven.
"Rodri has proven himself as a hugely talented, young midfielder," said director of football Txiki Begiristain.
"He has as all the attributes we are looking for."
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Get Involvedpublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 4 July 2019
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Just seen that De Ligt's transfer to Juventus has hit stumbling blocks (before everyone on here (if you post my previous message) tells me he's still available)...John Henry needs to get his cheque book out...NOW!!! Move heaven and earth to get him in!
Tom in Plymouth...again!!
Alright, Tom. You're milking this new-found BBC Football fame now...
Thumbs up!published at 13:20 British Summer Time 4 July 2019
Buffon returns to Juve
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Get Involvedpublished at 13:17 British Summer Time 4 July 2019
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BBC Football...am I happy with my clubs transfers...No! As a Liverpool fan I'm obviously content with the settled side and with Ox (and hopefully Lallana) back firing it'll feel like a new signing. I get the philosophy of training and consolidating over the summer with what we've got and signed last year. BUT...Surely with the (thankfully) imminent departure of Lovren we need another world class centre back to partner VVD. I know we've just signed Dutch 'wonder kid' van den Berg but surely he's not ready to fill in when Matip and Gomez (definitely) get injured. Why weren't we even talked about when Le Ligt was available...surely we're an attractive club...we've just won the Champions League; and his mates VVD and Gini Wijnaldum are here and must've had a word in his ear when on international duty last month!? Plus...where are our striking options vice Firmino? Sturridge gone...do our hopes lie with Rian Brewster? We keep getting linked with midfielders...that's not what we need! We've got the money...get world a class centre half and striker in...c'mon Jurgen and team...listen to me...you know it makes sense!! With those two positions filled we'd win the league...cut out the inconsistencies (draws with Leicester and West Ham last year that cost us the title) Just an opinion...thoughts Liverpool/football fans? Please post this...it took me ages to type and I always text in and it never gets posted! Thanks
Tom in Plymouth
Right, Tom.
Because I appreciate your dedication and the thought process that's gone into this text... your wish is my command...
Who is Rodri and what will he bring to Man City?published at 13:08 British Summer Time 4 July 2019
Rodri becomes Man City's club-record signing
Simon Stone
BBC Sport
The 2019 summer transfer window has so far been notable for Chelsea replacing their manager, Tottenham breaking their recent habits by spending money, and both Manchester United and Arsenal trying to identify players who might help them to recapture former glories.
For the two clubs who finished clear at the top of the Premier League last season, however, it has all been rather quiet.
But while it seems things will stay that way at Liverpool, Manchester City have just broken their transfer record.
And, remarkably for a £62.8m buy, the signing of Spain midfielder Rodri from Atletico Madridfeels like it has flown under the radar, considering he becomes the fifth most-expensive player to join a Premier League club.
Only Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United, twice, have spent more.
It has been obvious for weeks it was happening. Yet many in this country will not know much about him. Not that many column inches have been used discussing him. No-one has really pondered whether manager Pep Guardiola is doing the right thing by investing so much.
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