Frank Lampard looks set to complete his move to New York City FC next week. The former Chelsea midfielder has been without a club since he left Stamford Bridge at the start of June.

The 36-year-old received a host of proposals from across the world, but Lampard has decided to accept an offer from the new MLS franchise, which is part-owned by the Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour. It is understood Lampard was highly impressed with the club’s vision and he is expected to sign a contract next week.

The New York club was formed in May 2013, but will not start competing in the American league until March 2015. As a result, Lampard could spend some time with New York’s sister club, Melbourne City FC, over the next few months.

Lampard is currently taking a short holiday with his fiancee Christine Bleakley. During his 13 years at Chelsea, Lampard became the club’s all-time record goal scorer and won three Premier League titles and the Champions League, plus the Europa League and four FA Cups.

The midfielder was part of Roy Hodgson’s 23-man World Cup squad, but he only made one appearance – in England’s dead-rubber draw against Costa Rica. The former West Ham man has said he will take a few weeks to decide whether he wants to continue playing for England.