Didier Drogba is leaving Chelsea at the end of this season, citing a desire to play more first-team football at another team.
"I want to play for at least one more season and in order to play more football I feel I need to go to another club", the Ivory Coast striker told the Londoners' website. Drogba did not mention where he will be playing next season.
A club statement read:"Everyone at Chelsea Football Club would like to thank Didier for his fantastic service and he is always welcome back to Stamford Bridge".