Frank Lampard has completed his move to MLS side New York City FC after he was unveiled on Thursday. The 36-year-old left Chelsea at the end of last season after 13 seasons and a club record 211 goals. The midfielder becomes New York City FC's fourth player and second major summer signing following the arrival of David Villa from Atletico Madrid. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Lampard give his first press conference at New York City FC . Smiles better: Frank Lampard was in chipper mood as he was officially confirmed as a New York City player . Welcome to the USA: Frank Lampard was officially unveiled as a New York City FC player on Thursday . Touch down: Frank Lampard was pictured at JFK Airport on Wednesday evening ahead of today's unveiling . Lampard, who has signed a two-year . deal with his new club, made 649 appearances for Chelsea since signing . from West Ham in 2001. He has played 106 times for England, scoring 29 . goals. He signed a one-year . contract extension with the Blues in May 2013 after mulling over a move . to Los Angeles Galaxy, who he will now play in opposition from next . spring. New York City FC . sporting director Claudio Reyna said Lampard was 'one of the greatest . players over the last 15 years' and ;ticked all the boxes' in terms of a . signing. The move appealed to Lampard, too. Straight into action: Lampard trains with youth teams in Brooklyn after being unveiled . Eye on the ball: Lampard practices his skills (left) and in his familiar No 8 shirt, but the City version (right) Suit you, sir: Lampard was unveiled by New York City's top brass, including Claudio Reyna (left) End of an era: Lamaprd ended his 13-year association with Chelsea at the end of last season . Moving on: Ashley Cole (left) and Lampard left Chelsea at the end of last season - John Terry (right) remains . Lampard . said at a media conference in New York: 'Why not chose New York City? For me talking about it ticking all the boxes, personally for me it does . exactly the same. 'It's a very exciting challenge for me in life terms. 'I've seen a real long-term plan and I wanted to be part of that. I want to test myself, I want to carry on challenging myself. 'It was a good time for myself and Chelsea that I moved on.' Lampard did not speak to former England team-mate and ex-LA Galaxy captain David Beckham about MLS. All white on the night: Lampard refused to give any indication on his England future at Thursday's press conference . 'I know David pretty well, but we're not on every day speaking terms,' Lampard added. 'I've spoken to him about his experiences in the MLS (but) the decision was all mine. 'There's . a lot of new challenges here, but I'm coming to a great city and I . wanted to show people that I can play good football.' Lampard is still to determine what the immediate future holds, given the season begins in 2015. He added: "I'm going to keep fit, that's the main thing. How I do that is not clear yet. 'I'm going to sit round with people at the club and sort that out.' Lampard . was in England's 23-man squad for the World Cup in Brazil but is still . to decide on his international future, prioritising his club future. "In terms of England, I've had a bit of time after the World Cup which was obviously a huge disappointment,' he added. 'I now need to think about England and think about what I want to do next. 'Now I know where I'll be playing my football next year I can make that decision.' Come here, you: Lampard gives New York City FC sporting director Claudio Reyna the runaround when the former played for Manchester City .
Former Chelsea star Lampard has joined the MLS outfit on a two-year deal .
The England international was released after 13 years at Stamford Bridge .
Lampard said he is yet to reach a decision on his England future .
The 36-year-old described his New York move as a 'very exciting challenge'
Frank Lampard has completed his move to MLS side New York City FC after he was unveiled on Thursday. The 36-year-old left Chelsea at the end of last season after 13 seasons and a club record 211 goals. The midfielder becomes New York City FC's fourth player and second major summer signing following the arrival of David Villa from Atletico Madrid. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Lampard give his first press conference at New York City FC . Smiles better: Frank Lampard was in chipper mood as he was officially confirmed as a New York City player . Welcome to the USA: Frank Lampard was officially unveiled as a New York City FC player on Thursday . Touch down: Frank Lampard was pictured at JFK Airport on Wednesday evening ahead of today's unveiling . Lampard, who has signed a two-year . deal with his new club, made 649 appearances for Chelsea since signing . from West Ham in 2001. He has played 106 times for England, scoring 29 . goals. He signed a one-year . contract extension with the Blues in May 2013 after mulling over a move . to Los Angeles Galaxy, who he will now play in opposition from next . spring. New York City FC . sporting director Claudio Reyna said Lampard was 'one of the greatest . players over the last 15 years' and ;ticked all the boxes' in terms of a . signing. The move appealed to Lampard, too. Straight into action: Lampard trains with youth teams in Brooklyn after being unveiled . Eye on the ball: Lampard practices his skills (left) and in his familiar No 8 shirt, but the City version (right) Suit you, sir: Lampard was unveiled by New York City's top brass, including Claudio Reyna (left) End of an era: Lamaprd ended his 13-year association with Chelsea at the end of last season . Moving on: Ashley Cole (left) and Lampard left Chelsea at the end of last season - John Terry (right) remains . Lampard . said at a media conference in New York: 'Why not chose New York City? For me talking about it ticking all the boxes, personally for me it does . exactly the same. 'It's a very exciting challenge for me in life terms. 'I've seen a real long-term plan and I wanted to be part of that. I want to test myself, I want to carry on challenging myself. 'It was a good time for myself and Chelsea that I moved on.' Lampard did not speak to former England team-mate and ex-LA Galaxy captain David Beckham about MLS. All white on the night: Lampard refused to give any indication on his England future at Thursday's press conference . 'I know David pretty well, but we're not on every day speaking terms,' Lampard added. 'I've spoken to him about his experiences in the MLS (but) the decision was all mine. 'There's . a lot of new challenges here, but I'm coming to a great city and I . wanted to show people that I can play good football.' Lampard is still to determine what the immediate future holds, given the season begins in 2015. He added: "I'm going to keep fit, that's the main thing. How I do that is not clear yet. 'I'm going to sit round with people at the club and sort that out.' Lampard . was in England's 23-man squad for the World Cup in Brazil but is still . to decide on his international future, prioritising his club future. "In terms of England, I've had a bit of time after the World Cup which was obviously a huge disappointment,' he added. 'I now need to think about England and think about what I want to do next. 'Now I know where I'll be playing my football next year I can make that decision.' Come here, you: Lampard gives New York City FC sporting director Claudio Reyna the runaround when the former played for Manchester City .
Frank Lampard has completed his move to MLS side New York City FC after he was unveiled on Thursday. The 36-year-old left Chelsea at the end Frank Lampard was officially unveiled as a New Lampard, who has signed a two-year . deal with the same. 'It's a very exciting challenge for me England future at Thursday's press conference .