The Premier League has confirmed that ex-Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is registered as a player solely with Manchester City.
The 36-year-old was expected to join City's sister club New York City FC full-time this month, having apparently been on loan at the Etihad from the American outfit.
However, it appears that Lampard had actually been on a short-term, full-time deal with City for the first half of the season, which was extended to the end of the campaign on New Year's Eve.
A Premier League statement read: "Frank Lampard is registered with Manchester City FC until the end of the 2014-15 season.
"The Premier League has sought and received assurances from Manchester City that there is no agreement in place between the club or City Football Group with New York City FC relating to the player."
Lampard has scored seven goals for the Citizens so far this term.
