Frank Lampard is close to signing a new deal for Chelsea, which will extend his stint at the club for at least another season, before he leaves on the plane to Brazil with the England national side, according to a report in the Express.

Chelsea are looking to secure their experienced players for at least another season, and they have been successful already in convincing John Terry to sign an extension. As soon as that deal was complete, the next player to be signed up was Lampard, who has served the club for nearly as many years as his compatriot. The club will now be diverting attention to the strikers, with Diego Costa to be signed supposedly and announced after the World Cup.

Lampard provides a calmness in midfield that is needed to organise the unit moving forward. The England international has been one of the highest scoring midfielders in the Barclays Premier League, and his long connection with the club has been beneficial over time. Not only has he won the UEFA Champions League, but also the Premier League with the club. And with Jose Mourinho at the coaching helm, Lampard is sure to consider staying.