tribalfooball.com - February 21,
2007
Didier Drogba has admitted he has put his Chelsea troubles behind
him and claimed he would like to end his career at Stamford
Bridge.
The former Marseille man was forced to reconsider his future in the
Premiership when he was labelled 'diver' last season.
But he signed a new contract earlier this term, which ties the
striker to Chelsea for a further three years and he says he would
be willing to stay with Jose Mourinho's side until he
retires.
Drogba said: "I regard the new contract with Chelsea as reward for
hard work - but I also want to repay the club for keeping the
faith.
"We want to win all four trophies this season and we believe we
have the ability to do it.
"At the moment, we are taking things as they come and that is
working for us. But we've dominated English football for the last
few years and now we want to set new records.
"At 28, I am definitely thinking of ending my career at Chelsea -
if that's what the fans want to hear. But I will play the game
until I can no longer push myself.
"At one time, I did think about leaving the club because of many
reasons.
"But I think I've come to stay in England and I hope that will end
all the confusion of the past.
"As a professional, I've always put my own needs and goals above
anything else. But I decided to stay at Chelsea because of the
encouragement I've received from our manager."