Frank Lampard: Fans react after Chelsea name club legend as manager

Frank Lampard is a very popular figure at the moment following reports that Chelsea have appointed the former midfielder as new manager on a three-year deal.

The 41-year-old Lampard, who left Championship side Derby County, will now sit in the dugout at Stamford Bridge where he spent 13 years as a player.

Moments after Lampard was named the 10th manager since Roman Abramovich took over Chelsea in 2003, Twitter went buzzing, with football buffs tweeting their reactions to the news.

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Here’s are some of their reactions:

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Earlier, Tuko.co.ke reported that Chelsea have named former midfielder Frank Lampard as manager and will replace ex-boss Maurizio Sarri on a three-year deal.

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According to the club's official website, the 41-year-old Lampard, will be joining from Championship side Derby County to assume managerial role at Stamford Bridge where he spent 13 years of his football career.

Lampard succeeds Maurizio Sarri, who left Stamford Bridge in June, to take charge of managerial duties at Italian champions Juventus.

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