Didier is undoubtedly a Chelsea legend and will always be part of the Chelsea family. He is certainly left on a high after that night but he feels the time is right for a new challenge.

Of course Didier has contributed so much to all of Chelsea's recent successes. He has been a consummate professional during his entire time here and as one of the natural leaders in our squad he has been an inspiration to a lot of our younger players and now

Drogba leaves Chelsea having scored 157 goals in 341 appearances. He is the club's fourth all-time highest scorer, his 34 goals in European competition is a Chelsea record by 10 goals and managed nine strikes in nine cup finals.

He won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups, two Carling Cups and, finally, the Champions League. He has been named Chelsea's Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year and won the Premier League golden boot twice. #CFC