Didier Drogba Says Farewell to Chelsea Fans (Video)

Here's a classy end to a world-class career.

Chelsea confirmed Tuesday that Didier Drogba will leave the club "when his contract expires at the end of June."

The 34-year-old Ivorian's last kick for the club was the decisive spot-kick in last weekend's Champions League final penalty shootout.

That's a great way to leave the pitch. Now, here's a great way to say goodbye to the fans.

Watch the video above. Rarely will you see a more heartfelt expression of gratitude from a world-class athlete.

Elsewhere on Chelsea's official website, the club conducted a farewell interview with Drogba, portions of which appear below.

Drogba on what's next:

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"I need a new challenge because I have done everything here. I was lucky to score in a lot of cup finals, and it's a nice feeling, a fantastic feeling but I am going to find a new challenge."

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Drogba on potentially playing for another English team:

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"I won't play for another English club. I am too attached to Chelsea. My blood is blue and it won't change."

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Drogba on whether he would have stayed with the club if Chelsea had lost the Champions League final:

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Yes, because that was my challenge. That's what I wanted to achieve and the boss gave so much for this club, he did so much. Everybody speaks about buying players but nobody speaks about trying to develop this club. It was a very good club when I came, an ambitious club, and as the players we always tried to improve and do this for the club.

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Farewell and congratulations to Drogba, a true Premier League legend.

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