Lampard adds to uncertainty

19 July 2009 22:45
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has added to the uncertainty surrounding John Terry's future after admitting he does not know if his team-mate will stay at Stamford Bridge.[LNB] England and Blues captain Terry has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester City amidst speculation Eastlands boss Mark Hughes is lining up a £35million bid for the centre-back following two unsuccessful offers in the past.[LNB]A host of Chelsea players have made it clear they want their skipper to stay in West London but Lampard, who was close to agreeing to a reunion with former manager Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan last summer, has been more diplomatic.[LNB]Lampard is uncertain regarding Terry's career, but insists his club and international colleague deserves the right to consider his options after progressing from Chelsea's youth setup. [LNB]Criticise"I don't know what he will do," Lampard said in The Times. "I've been in John's position, but everyone at the club wants him to stay. [LNB]"I had an option to leave last summer, to go with a manager who I love, but it came at a time in my life that, maybe, just wasn't right.[LNB]"But the situation made me think an awful lot. It wasn't an easy decision, either, and I don't think people should criticise John. [LNB]"The fact is you can never take away what he's done for Chelsea. He'll always be a legend. I hope and I'm confident that, whatever happens, he will continue to be considered a legend here.[LNB]Respect"People should respect his right to choose. When you're a successful player this kind of thing is going to happen and then you have to make a decision. John's a very honourable man and it doesn't come down to money and things like that.[LNB]"I know John. I know he'll be thinking about what's the right thing to do as a player and, in the longer term, for his career. [LNB]"No one should doubt that John Terry wants to be successful. No one should doubt that John Terry is a winner. This is not just about the money and people shouldn't try to make it that black and white.[LNB]"It's understandable because it's Manchester City who have come in, but it's up to John what happens. All I can say is that I'm very proud each time I play with him and, as a club, you want to keep players like John Terry. It's as simple as that."[LNB]

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