Frank Lampard
Veteran Chelsea midfield king - Frank Lampard has revealed how he was almost tempted away from Stamford Bridge last year.
During last season, "Lamps" was intently overlooked by Blues' interim manager - Rafa Benitez, but a new light was shone on him when Jose Mourinho returned - as the England international was eventually offered a one-year extension.
Now, the 35-year-old has admitted that he grew tired of watching on from the sidelines, and he revealed other clubs showed interest.
Lampard said: "Yes, there was (a genuine possibility of leaving) because at one stage, I was out of contract and I wasn't going to get a new one.
"It was the first time I had been in that situation, so I had to open my eyes to going elsewhere. But I didn't want to leave because I still have a lot to offer. If I had left, I would have gone abroad, I just can't imagine myself playing for another Premier League team after such a long career at Chelsea."
Lampard is expected to play an anchor role - as an experienced midfielder, in the special one's team.