Frank Lampard has reportedly ruled himself out of the running to become the manager of the Canada national team. The ex-Chelsea boss was among those to have been shortlisted for the role but has snubbed the opportunity to return to management.
Lampard has been out of work since returning to Stamford Bridge at the end of last season on an interim basis following Graham Potter’s underwhelming spell as Chelsea manager. The former midfielder was unable to spark a reaction from the team though and he has remained a without a club since.
Clubs around Europe has been linked with Lampard over the past few months, both abroad and in the EFL. Those further afield are also starting to take notice of his availability, with the Canada national team reportedly shortlisting the former Everton manager as a potential long-term appointment.
However, according to The Telegraph, Lampard has now ruled himself out of the running to succeed Mauro Biello in the position. The 45-year-old is keen to bide his time and wair ‘for the right opportunity’, meaning that Canada will need to look elsewhere.
Watch all the Premier League and Champions League drama unfold on TNT Sports
Lampard has made it no secret that he is keen to return to management when the time is right, and he is unlikely to be short of suitors as time goes on given that he led Derby County to the Championship play-offs in tricky circumstances, guided Everton to safety and showed promise at Chelsea.
He was recently spotted watching Gareth Southgate take charge of England’s training sessions ahead of the Three Lions’ friendlies against Brazil and Belgium last month, and Lampard remains a familiar face at stadiums up and down the country.
