Lampard completes move to New York FC

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has joined Major League Soccer side New York City FC on a two-year deal.

Lampard, 36, was released by Chelsea at the end of last season after his contract expired to end his 13-year association with the London side.

He moved from West Ham to Chelsea in June 2001 in an £11m transfer and became the club's record goalscorer with 211 goals in his 649 appearances.

"New York ticks all the right boxes for me. It's very exciting. Chelsea will always have a huge place in my heart, but it's now a new challenge. I had a fantastic 13 years there and can look back at that with pride, but it was a great time for me and Chelsea to move on," he said.

Newly-formed New York City FC will play in their first MLS season in 2015.

The franchise, which is owned by Manchester City, are building their squad and have already signed ex-Atletico Madrid striker David Villa.

During his time at Stamford Bridge, Lampard was the club's vice-captain and won the Premier League title three times, the Champions League once and the Europa League once.