Source: SKY_Sports
Lampard adds to uncertainty
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. 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.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.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. 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. "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."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. "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.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."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. "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."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."