Didier Drogba is poised to take a step closer to realising his dream of a return to Chelsea this week. Talks have been ongoing over a one year player-coach contract which will see the 36-year-old Stamford Bridge idol reunited with mentor Jose Mourinho. Drogba is understood to have already texted some of his former Chelsea teammates to hint at his return. Chelsea have wanted to lower the age of their playing squad but recognise the significant contribution Drogba can still make to the club on and off the pitch. His experience and winning mentality can influence those around him while he has the ability to make an impact from the bench as he provides cover for main striker Diego Costa. Chelsea have spent well this summer and will continue to add but have lost Samuel Eto’o and Demba Ba while Romelu lukaku could yet join Everton despite initially being recalled into the fold. A player-coach contract though would also fall more comfortably into Financial Fair Play guidelines as part of his wages would be absorbed into the coaches budget. Drogba first signed for Chelsea 10 years ago and left in 2012. To confirm his departure, Drogba told the club’s official website: “I wanted to put an end the speculation and confirm that I am leaving Chelsea. “It has been a very difficult decision for me to make and I am very proud of what we have achieved. “But the time is right for a new challenge for me. As a team we have accomplished so much and have won every single trophy possible.” Chelsea have wanted to lower the age of their playing squad but recognise the significant contribution Drogba can still make to the club on and off the pitch. His experience and winning mentality can influence those around him while he has the ability to make an impact from the bench as he provides cover for main striker Diego Costa. Elsewhere, Daniel Agger claims he could quit Liverpool because last season was “not acceptable”. Agger, 29, was frustrated by his lack of first-team opportunities last season and was unhappy at his total of 20 Premier League appearances. The defender faces an even tougher fight for a starting place with Dejan Lovren poised to complete his £20million move from Southampton and the Dane claims he will not tolerate sitting on the bench.
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 01:36:01 +0000
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