Didier Drogba will be offered a new three-year contract

[the wes 7,212]

STRIKER Didier Drogba will be offered a new three-year contract by Chelsea.

Contrary to media speculation that the Blues were not prepared to hand him a fresh long-term deal, one will be put before the Ivory Coast international within the next week.

Drogba is seen by Chelsea as being irreplaceable and has proved his worth to the capital club yet again this season.

Despite his earlier problems with former boss Luiz Felipe Scolari, Drogba returned to his best form under the managerial tenure of interim coach Guus Hiddink.

He was at the centre of controversy following Chelsea’s Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona when he confronted Norwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebo after the final whistle.

Drogba’s foul-mouthed rant was seen by millions as he swore straight at the TV cameras.

However Chelsea have been impressed by his behaviour since the incident, for which he apologised almost immediately.

Chelsea now believe that it is better to keep Drogba than look for a replacement.

The club are convinced he can play a major part in their search for silverware under new manager Carlo Ancelotti.

[EskWeston 696]

If Ancelotti can get Drogba playing at the top of his game again, then it is great for us to offer Didier a new deal. It is important at this time to have our most important players tied into good deals.

[SystemBlueBob 0]

As long as he stays in shape, he is still one of the best not just next year but the next two.

Even with the drama

[Term-X 7,891]

hes a legend and a 3 year deal is what he deserves, seems as hes one of our best players without a doubt.

[jerryballoono 0]

A far better bet than paying £76 million for Kaka I reckon

[Term-X 7,891]

A far better bet than paying £76 million for Kaka I reckon

that 3rd place finish this season was enough rope to make a bid for kaka'

and anywayz it's roman's gamble.

[Laylabelle 9,534]

Awww been an eventful season for him lol

But yeh deserves it and just hope yeh he keeps up his form..and gets along with Ancelotti well cause that seems to infulence his performance

[Shane 2,275]

Give him a year extension first and see then.

[SystemBlueBob 0]

Give him a year extension first and see then.

Keeping him happy is needed as much as anything as we all know what a drama queen he is

Giving him a 3-year deal does that and a 1-year deal wouldn't.....I don't think he will slack off fitness wise as he probably knows his age is up there

[warnie_666 1,081]

He still has one year on his contract. He will be 32 next season. Hence a two year extension would do for me.

[gary gordon 1,777]

About time these idiots at the top woke up to themselves. With the exception of Lamps and Terry. nobody else has more passion to win in the entire league. I think Drogba should be offered a life time contract to work with Chelsea when he retires. He is a great role model to the up-incoming players. If every player had his passion, we would never be short on silverware.

[warnie_666 1,081]

About time these idiots at the top woke up to themselves. With the exception of Lamps and Terry. nobody else has more passion to win in the entire league. I think Drogba should be offered a life time contract to work with Chelsea when he retires. He is a great role model to the up-incoming players. If every player had his passion, we would never be short on silverware.

Errrrrrrrrr...I wouldnt go that far.

[Kez 2,727]

He's the worst role model

[Laylabelle 9,534]

He's the worst role model

Lol true but aww very thoughtful though..gives back what people lost even if they dont appricate it

[gary gordon 1,777]

Anybody who thinks Drogba is not looked up to by millions has shit for brains. Did any of you read his book or watch the DVD "The Incroyable Destin"? If not, i suggest you do. I have never seen a man idolized in such a way. I feel he is very under appreciated at Chelsea and we don't deserve to have him as much as Marsielle did. If every youth player had the passion and skill of Drogba, we would never have to buy anybody. I am not just saying this because i am a huge fan of his, but because i have never seen a player worshiped like he was in France, people cried when he left. Who would cry if he leaves Chelsea? After all the important goals he has scored, so many just seem to forget how important he is.

Drogbas Cup records at Chelsea:

2005 Chelsea 3-2 Liverpool, Carling Cup Final, Drogba 1

2005 Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal, Community Shield, Drogba 2

2007 Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal, Carling Cup Final, Drogba 2

2007 Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United, FA Cup final, Drogba 1

2008 Chelsea 1-2 Tottenham, Carling Cup Final, Drogba 1

2009 Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal, FA Cup Semi Final, Drogba 1

2009 Chelsea 2-1 Everton, FA Cup Final, Drogba 1

I know scoring goals doesn't make anybody a good role model, but being able to rise to the occasion in big games shows his mental and physical strength. Something that a lot of players lack, and something that a lot of young players will need to learn, and having Drogba around to teach that, would make him an incredible role model. If my sons turn out with passion like Drogba, i will be very proud.