Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata has spoken of his delight with Frank Lampard signing a new one-year deal at Stamford Bridge, describing the midfielder as his 'idol'.

The 34-year-old veteran signed a new deal after months of speculation that he may be leaving the club.

Mata admitted that he was "so happy" to see Lampard sign a new deal, claiming that he is an example to all of the players at Chelsea.

"I am so happy for Frank and for his new contract – so that we can now enjoy him for at least one more season," the 25-year-old said.

"For me, Frank is an example to everyone. He is like an idol for me. Lamps is a legend and, of course, now he is staying with us and is still ­going to be helping us.

"You can see every season he scores 15 goals or more, which for a midfielder is just ­unbelievable. And that goal of his against Aston Villa was amazing because we got Champions League qualification from it – and he got the record."

Lampard is now Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer with 203 goals so far.