Lampard hoping to extend his contract as Chelsea boss.

Frank Lampard spent 13 years at Stamford Bridge as a player.

Lampard has 18 months left on his current Chelsea contract [Getty]

Frank Lampard is expecting to renew his contract at Chelsea as hopes to continue his "long-term plan" at Stamford Bridge.

The former England midfield ace replaced Maurizio Sarri at the Chelsea helm on the 4th of July 2019 after spending one season at Derby County as head coach.

"In terms of my contract, it seems to have flown by, the time I've been here," said Lampard as Sky Sports quoted.

"It's right I've got 18 months left and I felt it when I came to the club, I knew there were a lot of circumstances at the beginning that were going to make last year transitional and maybe slightly difficult.

"I felt like I took the job in a different position to most recent Chelsea managers. I think people sympathise with that as well and I think it was a success.

"Now I feel like I would love to be part of the long-term plan here.

"The signings we made in the summer, other than probably Thiago Silva particularly, were signings for now and the future. Players that are going to progress and who will mature, and, of course, I would love to be part of that."

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