Frank Lampard has hinted that his loan spell with City could be extended if his form continues to impress. The former Chelsea man has impressed during his short-term move to the Etihad Stadium from New York City FC, scoring four times in six outings.
Pellegrini has already expressed an interest in keeping Frank longer but the man himself doesn't want to commit himself.
"The temptation is to not get ahead of myself in my career. I am here until January 1, basically, so I will focus on that and see what happens then," Lampard the Manchester Evening News.
"There has been a lot said about when the season starts, but the only thing that can decide my future is how well I am playing. They will be kicking me out in January if I don't play very well!
"I am just looking game to game and trying to play as well as I can."
Lampard went on to thank the fans for the warm welcome he has recieved and how he want to continue to impress.
"I have scored a few goals and I hope they can see my desire. I haven't come here just to train and make up numbers in the squad," he added. "People might have thought that was the case but it's not.
"I want to perform — I have always done it throughout my career, and if people see that I am giving my all the fans will get behind me."