Chelsea fans on social media have been paying homage to once king of Stamford Bridge, Didier Drogba following the striker’s announcement of retirement from football.
The former Ivory Coast international has had a stellar career, spanning 20 years. Most of his professional highlightswere with Chelsea and it is with the Blues he won the most titles in his career. Before he joined Chelsea in 2004, Drogba had spells with Le Mans in 1998, Guingamp and then Marseille, all in France.
He scored 164 goals in 381 games for Chelsea and won one Champions League title and four Premier League trophies. His most memorable night in the Blues shirt will be in 2012 when he almost single-handedly secured the Blues’ only Champions League trophy.
He leaves the game today as one of the most decorated and loved in the game and his fans have not forgotten his greatness, as they throw in tributes on social media.
Au revoir!
The king has hung his boots up after an absolutely amazing career including 367 goals and 15 trophies , What a wonderful player and what a wonderful man, @didierdrogba I love ya 🙌🏻💙⚽️. I… https://t.co/ldNn4CC63b
— Tubes (@TubesSoccerAM) November 21, 2018
So it’s officially confirmed, Didier Drogba has retired from football. We were spoilt, many players are often remembered at their clubs for an important goal in a Cup Final. Didier scored so many important goals and these will never be forgotten. Thank you for everything. #Legend pic.twitter.com/IlaiJ02pZQ
— Chris Wright 🏴 (@chriswrightzz) November 22, 2018
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My words are thoroughly insignificant when discussing a true legend of the game. However I will continue to be in awe of the man and the player. Thank you @didierdrogba for the memories… https://t.co/nMgaGJ3VTV
— Lee Parker (@Leeparker_tv) November 21, 2018
Thank you @didierdrogba for everything especially ‘that penalty’ Enjoy your retirement #legend @chelseafc pic.twitter.com/tiFfRLZv0X
— Peter T âï¸âï¸ (@Camberleycfc) November 21, 2018
Didier Drogba, Forever a blue, Forever a legend. Enjoy your retirement big man. https://t.co/X9IS3ZEqt5
— . (@Mykhailoed) November 21, 2018
