STAYING ... Didier Drogba gets new contract
It is a big boost for boss Carlo Ancelotti less than
two weeks before the new Premier League season kicks off. Drogba's
new deal represents a remarkable turn-around in the Ivory Coast
hitman's fortunes at Stamford Bridge.
His future had come into question after he publicly
criticised owner Roman Abramovich following Jose Mourinho's
exit.
The 30-year-old also fell out with boss Big Phil
Scolari early last season. And only last May his Blues career was
hanging in the balance.
His attack on referee Tom Henning Ovrebo following the
Champions League semi-final exit against Barcelona had seemingly
put a new deal in danger.
But Drogba, whose four-match UEFA ban was cut to three
on appeal, now looks set to finish his career at Chelsea.