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Frank Lampard 'to seal Chelsea move this week' with club legend ready to sign three-year contract Frank Lampard is Chelsea's first choice to succeed Maurizio Sarri as manager Sarri returned to Italy with Juventus last week to pave the way for Lampard According to reports, Lampard will sign a three-year deal by the end of the week 

By Nathan Salt For Mailonline

Published: 10:24 BST, 19 June 2019 | Updated: 10:38 BST, 19 June 2019

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Frank Lampard is set to finalise a deal to become Chelsea manager by the end of the week as the Blues look to announce Maurizio Sarri's successor. 

Sarri was allowed to return to Italy after Juventus agreed to pay £7million in compensation.

And according to the Evening Standard, Lampard, who is Chelsea's first choice for the role, is set to conclude a return to Stamford Bridge this week where he will sign a three-year contract.   

Frank Lampard is ready to 'seal a return to Chelsea by the end of the week' as their new boss

Frank Lampard is ready to 'seal a return to Chelsea by the end of the week' as their new boss

The club's all-time leading scorer is the first choice for Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

The club's all-time leading scorer is the first choice for Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

FRANK LAMPARD'S HONOURS AT CHELSEA

Premier League x3: 2004-05, 2005-06, 2009-10

FA Cup x4: 2006-07, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2012

League Cup x2: 2004-05, 2006-07 

Community Shield x2: 2005, 2009

Champions League: 2011-12

Europa League: 2012-13  

Derby are reluctant to let go of a manager that guided them to a Championship play-off final in his first year in charge, and would want £4m compensation if he is to be taken away. 

Chelsea are keen to bring in Lampard, knowing that he is a hugely-popular choice with a

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