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Lampard announces New York exit
Frank Lampard is to leave New York City when his contract expires at the end of 2016.
Lampard joined New York City in 2014 and after a difficult start to his career in the Major League Soccer he went on to score 15 goals in 31 games for the franchise.
After 18 months in New York the former Chelsea and England midfielder has confirmed that he is leaving the club at the end of the year.
"I have very much enjoyed my time, and I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to play for such a great club and in such an incredible city," he wrote on Instagram.
"I leave with many great memories as I embark on the next stage of my career and I’ll be making an announcement very soon."
Paying tribute to Lampard, head coach Patrick Vieira said: “Everybody talks about Frank’s goal-scoring record from midfield but I can tell you after a year of working with him, he brings so much more to a team than just goals.
“What Frank has brought to the locker room is something just as important - his experience, his elite mentality and his mentorship for the younger members of our squad have helped us greatly this year.”
Sporting director Claudio Reyna added: “From the second he walked through the door, he’s set the example.
“Frank will always be part of the history of this club and we thank him for playing an important role in so many special moments in our young history.”
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