Official: Man City extend Lampard deal until end of season

It will be interesting to know what Mourinho and Chelsea fans will think about this news, as Thegoalmac has learned that Manchester City have confirmed they have extended Frank Lampard's deal until the end of the season.

Lampard, 36, joined in the summer and has made a decisive impact on Man City's title challenge, scoring six goals in 17 appearances.

He had been set to leave the Etihad Stadium at the start of 2015 to take part in New York City FC's inaugural season in MLS, but his current employers have negotiated with the midfielder and the US club which is owned by the same people as Man City.

However, he will no longer be linking up immediately with the New York club, instead seemingly joining in the middle of the campaign, as the Premier League club have confirmed his return will be delayed.

"Manchester City can confirm that it has extended Frank Lampard’s contract up to the end of Manchester City’s season, the reigning English champions said in a statement.

New York City FC director of football Claudio Reyna added: "Frank is a star and it is no surprise that Manchester City is rewarded by his contributions on the field every single day.

"He is eager to get to New York once his commitment ends in England and will be available to play on arrival as a permanent member of the squad given he will come to us having played at the highest level.

"We are all committed to making sure we build a winning team and that our fans get to enjoy great soccer at every single game.

"The opportunities open in the immediate transfer window combined with our recent successful draft ensure that we can continue to assemble a world class team that will make New York City soccer fans proud."