Frank Lampard has ruled himself out of the running for the role of Canada’s new head coach, but remains keen to return to management.
The former Chelsea and Everton manager emerged as a surprise candidate for the role earlier this month to lead Canada into the 2026 World Cup, which they are co-hosting.
But according to The Telegraph, Lampard has decided against taking the role after holding initial talks with the Canadian Football Federation.
The 45-year-old attended England‘s training sessions ahead of the Three Lions friendlies against Belgium and Brazil last month and remains keen to return to management.
‘I’m enjoying being with the family and looking to get back at some point,’ he said.
Frank Lampard has ruled himself out of the running for the role of Canada’s new manager
The former Chelsea star attended England’s training sessions ahead of the friendlies against Belgium and Brazil last month
‘Hopefully something comes up that feels right for me, I’m keen to get working again but as I reiterate, I’m enjoying family life.
‘You love the job. You understand the rigours of it in the modern day. I’ve enjoyed all the clubs I’ve worked with.
‘They’ve all been big challenges for different reasons. I enjoy working with players, improve players and the team, so let’s see what comes.’
The former England international has been out of work since he finished last season as Chelsea interim manager after the Blues sacked Graham Potter.
Lampard took Derby County to the Championship play-offs in 2019 in his first job in management, but lost to Aston Villa in the final before taking the Chelsea job two months later.
The former England star guided the Blues to a fourth-place finish in the Champions League and the FA Cup final, which they lost to Arsenal.
Lampard has been out of a job since his interim spell as Chelsea manager ended last season
He guided the Toffees to safety but was sacked less than a year into the job in January of last year after a run of one win in 11 games left Everton 19th in the table.
The former Chelsea star returned to Stamford Bridge last April following Potter’s dismissal, but won just once in 11 games in charge.
Canada are looking for a new manager to replace John Herdman, who resigned a the end of August to take over at Toronto FC in the MLS.
Herdman’s former assistant Mauro Biello has served as interim manager for the past eight months.
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