Top 7 Chelsea Players Sold by Lampard and How They Are Faring, Including Two to Arsenal

• Frank Lampard is arguably Chelsea’s greatest-ever player; he spent 13 years at the club
• He has seen his popularity dented by two unsuccessful managerial stints
• His recent adventure was was acting caretaker until the end of last season after Graham Potter was sacked

Frank Lampard managed Chelsea in two spells and oversaw one of the biggest transfer windows in the club’s history in the summer of 2020, a window that brought in the likes of Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech, and Timo Werner.

He was not all about incomings; he did send some players out of the club, including former teammates, in his first managerial spell at West London.

Sports Brief looks at the top seven players Lampard sent out of Chelsea and how they fared or are faring, as first analysed by Daily Star.

1. David Luiz

The Brazilian was the first casualty in the summer of 2019. It appeared like a personal vendetta after the two clashed in 2012 during Andre Villas-Boas’ reign when Luiz confronted the number 8 and told him to respect the manager.

Meet the top 4 African stars who played for Eintracht Frankfurt

Football

According to Sky Sports, Lampard clarified Luiz’s sale to Arsenal for £8m as nothing personal. The former Paris Saint-Germain man spent two seasons at the Emirates before returning to Brazil, where he is still playing at 36.

2. Willian

Willian was one of Lampard’s main men in his first season, contributing nine goals and seven assists in all competitions, only topped by Christian Pulisic. His contract expired in the summer of 2020, and he was announced by Arsenal shortly after winning the FA Cup at the expense of Chelsea.

He left Arsenal after just one season; he scored only one goal for the Gunners and cancelled his contract by mutual termination. He joined Corinthians in Brazil but has returned to the Premier League with Fulham.

3. Gary Cahill

Cahill was another one of Lampard’s teammates who left a few weeks into his managerial reign. The defender joined Crystal Palace after his contract expired. He spent two seasons with the Eagles before joining Bournemouth and retired from professional football last year.

City old boy Dzeko caps career with unexpected Champions League final

Football

4. Pedro Rodriguez

Lampard let the pacy Spanish winger go after his first season to make way for incomings like Hakim Ziyech. He joined Roma in Italy and, after one season, controversially joined Lazio, the city rivals of his former club.

5. Tariq Lamptey

The Ghanaian international full-back was given his debut by the legend against Arsenal. He helped turn the game around for a 2-1 win. He left for Brighton at the end of the season, possibly due to Reece James cementing his place at right-back. Injuries have blighted his move to the Seagulls.

6. Mario Pasalic

Pasalic was one of the victims of Chelsea’s powerful loan army. The Croatian went on six straight loans after joining in 2014 before he was allowed to permanently join Atalanta for £13m, where he has become an integral team member and racked up 54 international appearances.

7. Lucas Piazon

Piazon was Chelsea’s longest-serving player at the time of his departure to Braga for free in 2021. He joined as a teen in 2012 and went on seven straight loans, including Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem. He is still on Braga’s books.

Ranking Liverpool's number 10s in Premier League era after Mac Allister takes iconic number

Football

Players who regret leaving Chelsea

Sports Brief analysed five players who regret leaving Chelsea amidst Mason Mount’s contract standoff and possible departure from the club.

David Luiz and Willian feature on the list, with the winger openly admitting he should never have left Stamford Bridge after a disastrous time at Arsenal.