Didier Drogba insists he has no intention of
heading for the Stamford Bridge exit door this summer, despite
being linked with Inter Milan.
The powerful Chelsea forward has been strongly linked with
Internazionale following the appointment of Jose Mourinho as coach
- but has reiterated his desire to remain in England.
"I have a contract with Chelsea until 2010, so I am still
a Chelsea player," the striker told skysports during a promotional
campaign for his autobiography back in Ivory Coast. "Mourinho is my
friend and I am happy for him because he was missing
coaching.
"He is a top coach but, like I said, my contract here runs until
2010."
Drogba, who was sent-off late on during the Champions League
final with Manchester United for slapping Nemanja Vidic, also spoke
of his disappointment at ending the 2007/08 season
empty-handed.
"I am really disappointed with myself (for getting sent-off),"
he added.
"I lost my head completely and I let the team down. I should not
have reacted in that way.
"I let myself down, the Chelsea fans, my homeland - but that is
life.
"I have now lost three finals. One UEFA Cup (with Marseille), an
African Nations Cup and now the Champions League, but that is
football.
"Hopefully I will win the next one."