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Lampard eyes Blues stay

20 Aug 2006 - 13:58:10

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Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has revealed he is keen to spend the rest of his career at Stamford Bridge.

The England international was a key figure in the Blues' back-to-back title triumphs, with his displays attracting the attention of Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard.

However, Lampard told BBC Radio Five Live's Sportsweek: "I am very happy at the moment and we have real potential to go on and be successful for as long as I am playing football, so that is my aim.

"When I came to Chelsea it was such a big move for me and it has gone so well. A lot of that is down to me working hard but a lot of it is down to what I have got around me at Chelsea.

"I respect that and it has become a real part of me now so I see myself being here for a long time."

Lampard joined Chelsea from West Ham in an £11million deal in 2001 and has since scored 50 times in 186 Premiership appearances for the club.