Lampard could move to Melbourne on loan

Lampard's long-awaited move to incoming MLS franchise New York City was confirmed on Thursday after the England international midfielder signed a two-year deal.

With New York City not in action until the 2015 season, there has been talk of Lampard - Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer - following high-profile recruit David Villa to fellow City Football Group-owned side Melbourne City in a temporary deal to keep fit.

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