The Championship team Coventry City has hired Frank Lampard as their new manager.
The former England midfielder made the declaration on Thursday with the goal of reviving his coaching career.
Mark Robins, who guided Coventry to the FA Cup semi-finals the previous season, was controversially fired earlier this month. Coventry currently sits 17th in the English second division.
Lampard will take over as manager for the first time on Saturday when they play Cardiff City at home after agreeing to a two-and-a-half-year contract.
“I am delighted that Frank Lampard has agreed to join our club as head coach,” said Coventry owner Doug King.
“Frank cut his teeth in the Championship and knows what is needed in this league to be successful.
“His experiences thereafter at Chelsea and Everton will ensure he brings to our talented squad clear understanding of exactly what is needed to succeed at the very top level that we as a club are striving to reach.”
