Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was “really surprised” when told of Frank Lampard’s potential loan move to Manchester City.
Lampard, 36, has signed a two-year deal with New York City but needs to maintain fitness before the club’s maiden MLS season at the start of 2015.
The Chelsea great was linked with a move to Melbourne City, where Spain’s all-time leading goalscorer and fellow New York signing David Villa is heading on loan.
With a decision on his immediate future imminent, reports in the United Kingdom have suggested Lampard is heading to Manchester City on loan.
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Former Chelsea manager Ancelotti, in the United States with Real, said that would come as a shock to him.
“I didn’t know this, I’m really surprised because I thought that he was coming here in the USA to play,” the Italian said.
“I think it’s a good signing for Manchester City. It’s too late [for me to sign him at Real], but I’m really happy for Frank because I have a good memory of him, and good luck.”
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