Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes new signing Cesc Fabregas can become the next Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge.
The Spaniard was signed this Summer by Mourinho from FC Barcelona, and he came to the club just as Lampard departed after his contract expired.
The 27-year-old, who was formerly of Arsenal, has settled back into England quickly and has already netted twice for his new club during pre-season, and Mourinho believes he can quickly become the next Lampard at the club.
“Frank is the history of the club, history nobody can forget,” Mourinho told Chelsea’s official website.
“Fabregas is the future; history is history but the future is more important at the moment.
“My opinion, and the opinion of my players, is that Fabregas is the right player to occupy that central position in midfield.”
Lampard shocked The Blues by joining Manchester City on loan until January, before he joins up with his official new club, New York City.
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
