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Lampard in no rush

29 Jun 2007 - 09:04:53

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Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has distanced himself from reports suggesting he is set to leave Stamford Bridge by insisting he wants to sign a new contract with the Blues.

The former West Ham United star has been linked with a move to Barcelona but says negotiations about a new contract with Jose Mourinho's side continue to go well.

"My mind at the moment is going back pre-season with Chelsea of course," said the England international.

"I said after the FA Cup Final that I wanted to stay but nothing has moved on from there and that is probably what leaves me in the situation I am in.

"I have two years left on my contract at Chelsea, that's the way it is. They have no necessity to come and offer me anything so I just carry on and get on with it as you have to as a player.

"In an ideal world I would have done it (signed a new deal) three weeks ago. But it is not an ideal world is it?"

The 29-year-old has scored 90 goals in 328 appearances for Chelsea since his transfer from West Ham six years ago.