The wait for Frank Lampard’s New York City FC debut is finally coming to an end.

Sources tell EoS Lampard will arrive in New York by the end of June, following a two-three week vacation and honeymoon. From there, he will train with the club for his mid-summer debut, which will likely come after NYCFC face Toronto FC at Yankee Stadium.

That time frame means the former Chelsea legend will either debut on the road against New England on July 18th or at Yankee Stadium on July 26th against Orlando City SC — one year and two days after his announced NYCFC signing on July 24th, 2014.

Lampard’s signing has been both a boon and a curse for New York City FC. His talent and pedigree is undeniable, leading Chelsea to four league titles, three FA Cups and a UEFA Championship. However, his signing was completely mishandled and miscommunicated by the club and their affiliates, with New York City FC and the City Football Group initially claiming he signed with the fledgling MLS side only for it to be revealed later that Lampard had, in fact, put pen to paper with Manchester City.

With the player’s tumultuous signing issues in the past, he enters the fray at New York City at a pivotal time. NYCFC are currently mired in a ten match winless streak, holding an unsightly 1-7-4 record — good for dead last amongst all MLS teams. With a need for an offensive spark, Lampard fits the bill. An attacking midfielder with a deadly right foot, Lampard can play a pivotal role beneath David Villa, connecting the middle of the NYCFC attack and contributing as a secondary threat to the forwards.

Lampard made 32 appearances and 10 starts for Manchester City, scoring six goals in the last Premier League campaign.