Chelsea Legend, Didier Drogba Denies Viral Reports of His Retirement (Statement)
Drogba
whose future has been the subject of intense speculation since he was
seen seated alongside Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich and Guus Hiddink
during the match against Sunderland last month, has debunked viral
reports about his retirement.
Ivorian footballer who plays as a striker for MLS club, Montreal
Impact, Didier Yves Drogba Tébily, widely known as Didier Drogba, has
denied the reports of his retirement which went viral online on
Wednesday.
The Chelsea legend said he had not yet taken a decision over his
future amid speculation about a possible coaching role with former club,
Chelsea.
The Montreal Impact striker said he was still in discussions with the Major League Soccer outfit, who he joined last year. "Lovely
to receive these messages but I have not yet announced my retirement
& am still in discussion with @impactmontreal about my future," Drogba wrote on Twitter.
On Wednesday, French newspaper, L’Equipe exclusively reported that
the Ivory Coast legend had already informed Montreal of his plans to
quit and return to Chelsea. Montreal are reportedly reluctant to part
company with Drogba, who is contracted to the club for the 2016 season.
The 37-year-old made a spectacular start to his MLS career last season, with 11 goals in 11 regular-season matches.
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