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Le Saux: Lampard could stay at Chelsea

SoccerNews in English Premier League 9 Jan 2013

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Former Chelsea defender Graeme Le Saux believes Frank Lampard could still sign a new deal at Stamford Bridge.

The 34-year-old looks set to depart the Champions League holders after his agent Steve Kutner confirmed ‘in no circumstances’ would the England international be offered a new deal by the club before his contract runs out.

Despite this, former Chelsea left-back Le Saux thinks a compromise can still be found between the player and club, labelling Lampard as ‘the most consistent player in English football’ in recent years.

“I’m sure the club would want (Lampard) to stay and I’m sure he would want to stay but ultimately somewhere between the two there’s a negotiation that has to happen,” he told Goal.com.

“If it’s not agreeable to either party then the reality is that he’ll leave at the end of the season.

“I don’t ever like to think these situations are over until you actually get to a point where a decision has been definitely made. From an outsider’s point of view, there’s business that can be done.

“It’s just down to both parties to compromise enough to get something done, or accept that it’s not going to happen and move on.”

And Le Saux believes, regardless of what happens next in Lampard’s career, he has been an integral part of the club’s recent successes and still has a lot of experience to offer in the dressing room.

“Whether he leaves or stays, we should still be celebrating and enjoying what a phenomenal player he’s been for Chelsea over the years, and that he’s created a really iconic status at the club,” he said.

“He’s played in every major (club) final available, and he’s probably been the most consistent player in English football for a long time in terms of his amount of games and goals and his level of performance.

“I think his role as he’s gotten older is having that responsibility with his leadership qualities. He will add a huge a huge amount to any dressing room, and when he stops playing he has a lot to offer in passing on that experience.”

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