Chelsea’s Lampard signs deal — to write children’s books

Footballer Frank Lampard has finally signed a new deal — unfortunately for Chelsea fans it is with a publisher to write children’s books.

The midfielder, who is out of contract at the west London club at the end of this season, is writing a series of books, called Frankie’s Magic Football, for children aged five and over.

Publishers Little Brown said the books will follow the adventures of school boy Frankie, his football-loving friends, and pet dog Max.