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Drogba: Milan v Barca
Wednesday 6 February, 2008
Reports in the Italian Press suggest that the race to sign Ivorian striking star Didier Drogba is now between Milan and Barcelona.
Drogba has been unsettled at Chelsea since the departure of Coach Jose Mourinho at the end of September.
The 29-year-old marksman has stressed that he will quit the Blues in the summer, prompting a clamour for his signature.
Initial reports in France Football suggested that Barcelona, Real Madrid, Inter and Milan all had a chance of luring Drogba, but it seems the field has now been reduced to two.
“Next summer I will leave London and my future is Barcelona or Milan,” Drogba allegedly told teammates at the Ivory Coast’s African Nations Cup camp.
It is suspected that the crucial factor may be the future of former boss Mourinho, given the close relationship between the two men.
The Portuguese tactician has been strongly linked with the Barcelona bench this summer as Frank Rijkaard struggles to deliver, but there are also whispers that Mourinho could replace Carlo Ancelotti at San Siro.
One advantage that Barcelona have is Samuel Eto’o. Drogba is known to be an admirer of the prolific Cameroon star and has reportedly stated his desire to play alongside him at some stage in his career.
Reported on Channel4 and Goal.
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Drogba would be a great addition to the side considering Ronaldo injury issues. I would still like to see Benzema but i feel that a partnership of Pato and Benzema is very risky considering their age and experience. Drogba would be an instant hit at Milan and could be that target man that Milan have been looking for. I would be interested to see how much Chelsea want to Drogba.
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