Frank Lampard tempted by New York's offer to play in Australia and America

Frank Lampard left Chelsea after 13 years at Stamford Bridge



Midfielder offered the chance to play for New York City FC with Spain's David Villa

Move would allow Lampard to play on-loan in the A-League with Melbourne City

Frank Lampard will be offered the chance to extend his career in Australia and the USA if he accepts an offer from Manchester City to play for the club’s franchise in New York.

Lampard has left Chelsea after being released by coach Jose Mourinho and is weighing up his options beyond this month’s World Cup with England.

City would like him to join Spanish international David Villa as a marquee player at the newly formed New York City FC, a prospect that appeals to the England midfielder.

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And with the MLS season not starting until next Spring, City are also prepared to offer the 35-year-old a place in the squad at the recently renamed Melbourne City, that will play its A-League season throughout the British winter.

That would enable Lampard to keep playing beyond this summer before beginning a new career in America.