Frank Lampard 'enjoying' Manchester City loan stint

Frank Lampard has admitted that he never expected to "enjoy" the challenges of playing for Manchester City as much as he has during his six-month loan stint.

The midfielder, who left Chelsea following a 13-year spell in the summer, joined the Premier League champions after signing for newly-formed MLS franchise New York City FC.

"I didn't know what to expect and it's all been a bit of a whirlwind," the Daily Star quotes Lampard as saying. "I wanted to prove that I wasn't here just to tick over and show the manager I was worthwhile bringing in.

"I've really enjoyed all those challenges but I didn't expect to enjoy them quite as much as I have."

Lampard is expected to join New York City for pre-season training in January.