Roman Abramovich ready to give Frank Lampard coaching role at Chelsea | OneFootball

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is prepared to offer Frank Lampard a route into management by handing him a coaching role at Stamford Bridge.

The 39-year-old has spent the last 18 months studying for his Uefa ‘A’ coaching licence and is admittedly keen to to get into management.

He has been working with Chelsea’s Under-18s – managed by former team mate Jody Morris – and has been heavily linked with League One clubs Oxford United and MK Dons.

Speaking to talkSPORT on Thursday, Lampard said: “I’ve put together a lot of experience now and I am in a good place.

“I’m keeping my eyes open in terms of what I want to do in management. No matter what level it is I do think you have to come back down to the beginning and start learning again.

“I’m in that process. I’ve worked quite hard at that and now I’ve got to wait for the right job. I’m trying to put together all the things I’ve learned from all my managers, I’ve had a lot.”

Lampard was a standout performer for the Blues between 2001 and 2014, guiding them to four FA Cups, three Premier Leagues and one Champions League title.

He is also the club’s record all-time top scorer with 209 goals in 637 games from central midfield.

Chelsea hope the return of a legend could revitalise the club, who are set to lose their domestic crown to Manchester City and fighting to even finish in the top four.