Drogba’s Staying—But Does He Know Yet?

It’s hardly news that Didier Drogba’s future at Chelsea has been about as secure as Ashley Cole’s marriage.

The Chelsea striker was linked with moves away from the club before the ink was ever dry on his contract, and rumours about a possible reunion with his former Chelsea boss have refused to go away since the summer.

 

The Ivorian hasn't helped matters with his recent mood swings and wining and dining Mourinho’s representatives in a London restaurant mind you. But anyway, irrespective of any dodgy meetings Drogba may or may not have, according to Peter Kenyon they would be a pointless exercise anyway because the Chelsea forward is going nowhere.

 

The Chelsea chief executive insists “Didier’s under contract for the next 18 months. He will be going nowhere in January. Whether people leave Chelsea is as much down to us as anybody else. I don’t know whether he did or didn’t (meet Inter representatives). I am concerned about the reports only because it is unsettling.

 

"But he’s a big player for us and we want him back (from suspension). He’s one of those players who can make a difference.” He adds “But Didier will be going nowhere in January.”

 

Mind you, the fact that he only says Drogba won’t be sold in January suggests he could be in line for a summer move if the situation hasn’t improved by then. After all, I can’t see Chelsea wanting to end up with bugger all if he decides to take matters into his own hands then.

 

But what I still don’t buy is the denial over whether a meeting took place or not. Does nobody inside Stamford Bridge actually speak to each other or what?