Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Drogba will stay at Stamford Bridge, says agent

SoccerNews in English Premier League 20 Apr 2012

65 Views

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba wants to stay at Stamford Bridge and will not play for another Premier League club, according to his agent.

The Ivory Coast international’s contract runs out in the off-season and an extension has not been agreed, leading to links with clubs including Chinese outfit Shanghai Shenua, where former Blues team-mate Nicolas Anelka has just taken charge as player-manager.

Drogba was coy over his future after he scored the winner in Chelsea’s 1-0 victory over Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, but his agent Thierno Seydi said this morning that the striker wants to stay.

“What Didier is showing right now may lead the club to think again (about offering a new contract),” Seydi told L’Equipe.

“Didier loves Chelsea, he wants to stay but if it doesn’t work out he’ll leave. We have many offers.”

Drogba’s refusal to sign a new contract in November under manager Andre Villas-Boas put several clubs on alert, including some Premier League rivals, but Seydi said the 34-year-old will not move to any other club in England.

He added: “One thing is sure: if Didier is still in England next season it will be with Chelsea and nobody else.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

SoccerNews

Soccernews.com is news blog for soccer with comprehensive coverage of all the major leagues in Europe, as well as MLS in the United States. In addition we offer breaking news for transfers and transfer rumors, ticket sales, betting tips and offers, match previews, and in-depth editorials.

You can follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/soccernews.com or Twitter: @soccernewsfeed.

SHARE OR COMMENT ON THIS ARTICLE

WE RECOMMEND

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This field is required *

Join the conversation!

or Register

Live Scores

advertisement

Betting Guide Advertisement

advertisement

Become a Writer
More More
Top