Drogba departing Chelsea.

Blues striker confirms Stamford Bridge exit

Didier Drogba: Leaving Chelsea after eight years at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea have confirmed Didier Drogba will be leaving Stamford Bridge when his contract expires next month.

Drogba's future has been the subject of intense speculation in the wake of their UEFA Champions League success over Bayern Munich at the weekend.
Reports in France on Monday suggested Drogba was leaving Chelsea, only for his representatives to deny the rumours.
However, it has been confirmed by both Chelsea and the player that they will part ways in June when his deal comes to an end.
The 34-year-old, who scored the winning penalty in the shoot-out victory over Bayern, admitted it was a tough decision to make to leave Chelsea, but he insists he is proud of his eight years at Stamford Bridge.

"I wanted to put an end to all the speculation and confirm that I am leaving Chelsea."

"I wanted to put an end to all the speculation and confirm that I am leaving Chelsea," Drogba told the club's official website.