The all-time top-scorer of the Ivorian national team has been linked with a return to Europa League winners Chelsea this summer.
Movement is expected to be made from both parties during Chelsea’s pre-season, but no talks have undergone yet.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho managed the 35-year old during his first stint at the club, and is keen for the pair to renew acquaintances, as the London side have so far failed in their bid to sign a new striker.
Mourinho was reportedly quoted by a French publication saying he would consider bringing the prolific goalscorer back – potentially on a rolling 12-month contract.
Drogba, currently playing for Turkish side Galatasaray, has always said a return to Chelsea would interest him if he received a formal approach.
Since his departure from Chelsea, the Ivorian international joined Chinese Premier League side Shanghai Shenhua – scoring eight goals in 11 games before departing for Galatasaray. This season, the 35-year old has netted 5 goals in 10 league games for the Turkish outfit, and would relish a chance back at the top level.
He certainly left a lasting legacy at Chelsea.
His record at Chelsea was remarkable. 157 goals in 341 games. His last kick of the ball was scoring the winning penalty pictured to win his side the 2012 Champions League final against Bayern Munich (the 2013 winners). What better way to leave your side with a parting gift as something to remember you by?
Jose Mourinho and Didier Drogba both pictured are two names synonymous with Chelsea football club. They have atoned for such much of the side’s success in the past, and one last reunion could well be on the cards. Supporters voted in favour of a return for the striker, and were left bemused as to why he was allowed to leave in 2012.
Chelsea have been in need for a consistent scorer capable of playing the lone-striker role. They don’t come much better than Didier Drogba, and even with his advancing-age, could still be an asset to the side.
D rturn D D is a welcme devlopment.atleast, he’s mre atack-minded inspite of his age.
We need Drogba, dan any other player. Drogba is de light of chelsea. We won’t he bark, he is the best among all..
Chelsea should go for Didier Drogba, because he is the best strikers in chelsea… And we Luver he so much, Drogba for real…
Yea we realy need him back cos he’s d best strickers in chelsea4real.
I don’t tink drogba is dat needed in dis present chelseafc team…with the kind of young talent we hv..our style of playing hv change…drogba comin bak wil Tek us to our olden style of play…..push and follow
Didier drogba best option for chealsea fc
we need him back. He has d key to our success. Cant wait to welcome him back to where he rightly belong.
Chelsea should def sign him. and what better way for lukaku to grow then to have his idol and the player he is compared to so much by his side on the training ground
I expected Drogba to retire in chelsea but its did happen as i thought but come to thing about it, which person with his right senses wil not welcome a player like him. His return will be a huge addition to the squad. Chelsea is his distined club
D d pls com back we need u.u are a sharp stricker in d world pls
Chelsea need him back.
with drogba return chelsea is balance and the fear of chelsea by other club will be 100%. we dont need hulk, cavani or any othercstriker even roney drogba is best of all. mourino should make it quick
Jose is a gud coch dat wil gud if drogba cn cme bak nd dnt 4get lewadoski bid& hulk
AS IT IS DROGBA ALWAYS, WHEN HE RESIGN THAT CHELSEA WILL PRODUCE ANOTHER STRIKER AGAIN
I think drogba is the only solution for cheasea strike