Shanghai Shenhua are ready to challenge Didier Drogba’s move to Galatasaray, claiming the Ivory Coast striker remains under contract with them.

Didier Drogba is relishing the chance to have another crack at the Champions League after sealing a return to Europe with Galatasaray.

Didier Drogba’s management company tonight rubbished reports the striker had been released by Shanghai Shenhua.

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has dismissed media speculation linking Didier Drogba with a move to the Catalan giants.