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Drogba has been at the Premier League club since 2004, joining fromFrench side Marseille, and has scored 157 goals in 341 appearanceshelping the Blues win ten trophies. The 34-year-old leaves the London club on a high after scoring alate equaliser against Bayern Munich in the Champions League finalon Saturday and then converting the decisive penalty in a dramaticshoot-out after extra-time. "I wanted to put an end to the speculation and confirm that I amleaving Chelsea," he told Chelsea's website. "It has been a very difficult decision for me to make and I am veryproud of what we have achieved, but the time is right for a newchallenge for me." Drogba is the club's fourth all-time highest scorer and his 34goals in European competition is a Chelsea record by 10 goals. During his eight seasons he won three Premier League titles, fourFA Cups, two League Cups, and the Champions League title. "As a team we have accomplished so much and have won every singletrophy possible," said Drogba, who won the Premier League GoldenBoot twice. "Saturday was a very special moment for everyone at the club andfor all the fans, and I am very proud to have played my part inbringing many trophies to this club, which has been my home for thelast eight years. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at theclub especially Roman (Abramovich) and my team-mates, many of whomhave become very close friends and will be my friends for life. "I would also like to say a very special thank you to the Chelseafans who have shown me so much love and support over the years. "I wish the club all the best and continued success for the future- you will always be in my heart." Chelsea Chief Executive Ron Gourlay added: "Didier is undoubtedly aChelsea legend and will always be part of the Chelsea family. He iscertainly leaving on a high after Saturday night but he feels thetime is right for a new challenge. "Of course Didier has contributed so much to all of Chelsea'srecent successes. He has been a consummate professional during hisentire time here and as one of the natural leaders in our squad hehas been an inspiration to a lot of our younger players. "We have known for some time that this outcome was likely butDidier and the club only made a final decision on that in the lastcouple of days, because for obvious reasons neither Didier nor theclub wanted to distract focus away from the Champions League Final. "The talks were amicable all the way through and we wish him allthe best for the future." English media have linked the Ivorian target man - scorer of 55goals in his 84 international appearances - with Chinese sideShanghai Shenhua, where his former Chelsea team-mate Nicolas Anelkais player-coach. I am an expert from yaisu.com, while we provides the quality product, such as China 3D/4D Driving Flight Simulator , 6D Theater Manufacturer, 3D Theater System,and more.
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