New York City FC midfielder Frank Lampard has ruled out the possibility of an offseason loan, insisting he needs rest.

Lampard has endured an injury-interrupted first season in New York, and the veteran has no plans to seek a temporary move away.

The former England international was announced as an NYCFC player in July 2014 but did not make his debut until August this year as an extended loan spell at Manchester City and injuries, namely his calf, delayed his long-awaited bow.

Lampard was asked about his offseason plans Thursday following reports linking NYCFC captain and teammate David Villa with a loan return to Europe, and 37-year-old replied: "I need the rest to be fully fit next year for the club. I wish I could have not had the injuries, but every player has to accept that injuries come along sometimes.

"My aim now is to manage myself well for next season, to finish this season on a high, have some breaks at times, but keep ticking over, have a really good pre-season and throw everything into next year."

Expansion club New York City FC is out of the playoff race with two matches remaining in the regular season. City sits eighth in the 10-team Eastern Conference on 37 points, eight points adrift of the sixth and final postseason spot occupied by the Montreal Impact.

"The important thing is to be professional to each other, individually to do the right thing for the last few games and for the fans and people who have supported us the full season," Lampard said. "We have to try and put in two good performances, two wins and finish on a high."

"I can't talk highly enough about playing over here.

"I look forward to having a full year, cracking in next year and hopefully starting the season well, getting into the play-offs, which I think we should be as a club, and having a real crack at it."