Didier Drogba: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Star's Future with Impact
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Wednesday, 23 December 2015 18:28

MLS side Montreal Impact want Didier Drogba to play for them in 2016 and see out the final part of his contract, even though they are also trying to assist his comeback to Chelsea.

According to interim Blues manager Guus Hiddink, the Premier League team is attempting to bring Drogba back to Stamford Bridge, per Matt Law of the Daily Telegraph.

Discussions are already taking place between Drogba's current employers and the club where he became a star, according to the Impact's official Twitter feed:    

It's a situation the Impact maintain they are powerless to stop:

Despite their needs, Montreal are also trying to be respectful of Drogba's obvious desire to return to the club where he won the UEFA Champions League:

Speaking of being respectful, the MLS team has praised its fans' tolerance—probably both for Drogba's wishes as well as for the Impact's willingness to indulge them:    

Law also stated that while the west London club wants to seal an early exit from Canada for Drogba, the Blues are prepared to wait until his contract officially expires. The Ivory Coast striker was initially offered terms on an 18-month contract to move to the MLS side in the summer, according to ESPN FC's Jeff Carlisle.

Chelsea want Drogba back as either a club ambassador or as a member of the backroom staff, according to Law. Hiddink is keen on what Drogba could do in either role but remains aware of his situation with the Impact:

But he is playing for Montreal, under contract. All the big clubs, and the smaller ones, have these specific guys, figures, who can go into whatever they like – coach, ambassador, manager – but they must be given the opportunity to do so. They give the Chelsea brand a big image, worldwide.

Apparently, Chelsea are wary of losing a club legend the same way one of their Premier League rivals once did: "They do not want to risk losing him in the same way Arsenal allowed Patrick Vieira to take a job at Manchester City."

Bringing Drogba back is a savvy piece of PR from the Stamford Bridge club. Former manager Jose Mourinho's disastrous and acrimonious exit has left a bad taste. There have been too many negative headlines and too much distance between the players and the fans this season.

As a symbol of Chelsea's glorious past, both with and without Mourinho, Drogba is the perfect face to help herald positive change. His presence was notable during the 3-1 Premier League win over Sunderland, Chelsea's first game after Mourinho was axed.

Sat between owner Roman Abramovich and Mourinho's successor, Drogba was a reminder of the good times at Chelsea. Now the Impact might help him return to the Blues in a bigger and more official role so he can help bring the good times back to the Bridge. 

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