Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho isn’t concerned whatsoever about the possible departures of John Teery, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole in the summer months.
The trio are all out of contract at the end of the season, and rumours are that manager Jose Mourinho could possibly let the three members of old guard leave with Mourinho looking to reshape a squad, with ageing members of the old guard set to leave the Bridge.
But Mourinho also stated that a deal would be on the table for the players, if they want it…..
“It’s a situation that doesn’t worry me or the club and, I think, doesn’t worry the players,” he said.
“Their desire to play for this club, nobody has doubts about it.
“Everything is very calm [and] at the end of the season, probably before that, the offer will be on the table.”
Lampard, who became Chelsea’s record goalscorer towards the end of last season, was linked with a move away from the Blues in the summer, but signed a one year deal when manager Jose Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge.
But manager Mourinho is confident the 35-year-old’s contract situation will be more straightforward this time around.
Probably last season was more complicated,” he added. “John was not playing, Lampard was almost signing a contract with LA Galaxy and he was not also feeling important in the team.
“In this moment the situation is very, very clear. They trust the club, we trust the players. And, for sure, without conflict, the best decision for us and for them will be taken.”
About his conversation with Lampard, Mourinho added: “At that time I was Real Madrid manager, not Chelsea manager, and I gave my opinion. Just my opinion, as a friend at that time.
“The opinion was to wait. Trust yourself, wait, play. If somebody has doubts, try to show in the last part of the season how important you still can be for the club and do what you really want to do.
“If you want to stay wait, because probably you are going to stay. If, at the end of the day, you are not staying, you are free to decide.”
Defender Ashley Cole has also been linked with a move to America, with New York Red Bulls, Toronto, and Los Angeles Galaxy, there could even be a shock move for the pair to David Beckham’s new franchise in Miami, once the deal is finalised for Beckham.
By Ben Reardon
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