
Frank
Lampard says he is not yet ready to retire from football, revealing he has
had offers to join various Premier League clubs.
The 38-year-old former Chelsea star left New York City FC last year after
two seasons in the MLS, but told
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher
in an interview with the
Daily Mail that he is not yet ready to
call time on his career.
"There is a part of me that wants to stay in the game, sometimes I don't
know why, it just feels this is what I do," Lampard said.
"I don't want to leave and think to myself, 'Maybe I should have stayed a
bit longer', I'm dwelling on it, I have turned down a few Premier League
offers.
"But the fact is, after being at Chelsea for so long and a year with
Manchester City, I don't want to get involved in a relegation dogfight.
"I don't mind challenges but there comes a point when you have to take
stock, I understand my weaknesses, it's late January now and to try and get
fit and then get into a team and make a massive impact... I don't feel I
could give enough.
"I just want to make sure I make the right decision. I've appreciated
getting options at 38. If something comes along that floats my boat, who
knows? But nothing has, so we will see."
Lampard left Chelsea in 2014 after 13 years, departing as the club's record
goalscorer and with a host of major titles.
The Blues currently lead the Premier League title by eight points under
Antonio Conte, and Lampard can't see anyone closing that gap between now and
the end of the season.
"I can't see anyone catching them," he said. "They are the most organised
team, [Diego] Costa and [Eden] Hazard are the difference, you have got to
give the manager a load of credit, too."