Lampard says didn’t sign contract to join NYCFC in 2014

By ROB HARRIS

Frank Lampard says he didn't sign a contract to join New York City FC in August 2014, contradicting the Major League Soccer team's original announcement.

The uncertainty over the midfielder's status emerged after his stay at Manchester City, which was initially described as a loan from the New York partner club, was extend until the end of the season.

It means Lampard will miss NYCFC's debut in March.

Lampard now says "when released from Chelsea last year … I signed a commitment to play in NYCFC for two years starting January 1st 2015. I was then offered the chance to train and be part of the Man City squad in the interim."

But NYCFC announced on July 24 that Lampard "signed a two-year contract which starts August 1st."

Source : Sapa-AP /lg