at the end of the day, the shaikh that owns both clubs, is going to send him to whoever earns him the most money... lamps is still an amazing player, and will do well anywhere he goes, but he will end up at NY fully match fit and able to just blend into the NY squad, but maybe with another honour under his belt, earning him more respect with his new team mates.

Lampard gets to say yes or no to the move, but it is engineered by the 2 clubs (or the owner should I say)

he never signed a contract to play for NY redbulls. Man city could keep lampard for a few seasons, if he continues to do well.