Chelsea star Didier Drogba keen on MLS move

Four-time Premier League champion Didier Drogba has opened the door to joining a Major League Soccer side next season following his decision to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of this season.

The Ivorian claims he has already received offers from other sides but maintains that he would not be continuing his trade in English soccer because of his affiliation with Chelsea.

When quizzed on the possibility of moving to America, Drogba said: “Yeah of course, but I am going to take a few days, few weeks to think about what is good for me next. But all I want to do is play

“A few years ago when I left, I said it before, I would never play for another English team. No disrespect to them, there are some brilliant, fantastic teams in the Premier League, but my love for this club, I can’t share it with another team.

“I spoke with Jose [Mourinho] and the board and all of us we found an agreement,” said Drogba.

“Next year I want to have more minutes than I am having now, I just want to play you know, and finish maybe on a high.

“Saying that, I gave everything, and I can’t give any more. This year I didn’t have that feeling. In fact I felt I could still play, and I still want to enjoy it before I stop.

“So, for me to stay here and to finish with frustration, no that is not possible, some all agree and we all understand what is good for all of us.

“Plus I think the team needs to be stronger next year, to compete in the Champions League, and they are going to buy new players.

“Also we have young players coming up, the Solankes, Loftus-Cheeks, Akes, all these boys. They need to play. Not that I am not a competitor, but I think its time to give them a chance.”

SEE MORE — Watch Didier Drogba’s emotional farewell at Chelsea.

New York City are rumored to be interested in securing Drogba’s services for a year which would afford him the opportunity to line up with former teammate Frank Lampard for the last time.

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