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Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba signs for MLS side Montreal Impact Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba signs for MLS side Montreal Impact
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Didier Drogba has made the switch to Major League Soccer by signing for Montreal Impact.Didier Drogba has made the switch to Major League Soccer by signing for Montreal Impact.
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The 37-year-old Ivorian was a free agent following the end of his second spell with Chelsea, for whom he scored 164 goals across nine seasons at Stamford Bridge.The 37-year-old Ivorian was a free agent following the end of his second spell with Chelsea, for whom he scored 164 goals across nine seasons at Stamford Bridge.
The deal for Drogba also involves Chicago Fire. The American franchise had filed a discovery claim for the former Galatasaray player but Montreal have acquired his rights for an undisclosed fee.The deal for Drogba also involves Chicago Fire. The American franchise had filed a discovery claim for the former Galatasaray player but Montreal have acquired his rights for an undisclosed fee.
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The Montreal president Joey Saputo told impactmontreal.com: “It’s an honour to welcome Didier Drogba to the Impact. From the first conversation I had with him, I felt that he really wanted to play in Montreal. This is one of the biggest days in club history and his arrival to the club will be beneficial in every aspect.”The Montreal president Joey Saputo told impactmontreal.com: “It’s an honour to welcome Didier Drogba to the Impact. From the first conversation I had with him, I felt that he really wanted to play in Montreal. This is one of the biggest days in club history and his arrival to the club will be beneficial in every aspect.”