Drogba commits to Blues for four more years

CHELSEA striker Didier Drogba has signed a new four-year contract which will extend his stay at the Stamford Bridge club to six seasons.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2006 - 00:00

The 28-year-old striker was originally signed by manager Jose Mourinho from Marseille in 2004 and after an indifferent start to his English career he has hit top form this season, scoring 10 goals.

Drogba is joint top scorer in the Premiership and Champions League, hitting five goals in each.

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