Chelsea Legend, Didier Drogba Denies Viral Reports of His Retirement (Statement)

 

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.