DROGBA CONFIRMS CHINA MOVE

Didier Drogba, whom it was announced last month would be leaving Chelsea when his contract expires at the end of June, has today (Wednesday) named Shanghai Shenhua as his next club. He will be reunited with Nicolas Anelka who left Chelsea for Shanghai Shenhua in January. 'Today I can confirm that I have signed with Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua FC. I will join up with the team next month,' Drogba announced. 'I have considered all offers I have received in the past few weeks, but feel that Shanghai Shenhua FC is the right move for me at this time. I am looking forward to a new challenge, to experiencing a new culture, and excited about the new developments in the Chinese Super League.' Didier leaves Chelsea having scored 157 goals in 341 appearances. He is the club's fourth all-time highest scorer and memorably brought the curtain down on his eight years with us by converting the decisive penalty in the shoot-out at the end of the Champions League Final.