Drogba is named Chelsea's best player in the history of the Club

Official Journal of the London-based Chelsea in his anniversary, 100-meters has held a survey among fans on who is the best player of the Club in its history. The majority of respondents chose Ivorian striker Didier Drogba, who currently plays for Shanghai Shenhua FC. Drogba was ahead in the poll Frank Lampard, John Terry and Gianfranco Eusébio reveals all.

«I thank all Chelsea fans that voted for me. For me, it's unbelievable and a great reward, because at this Club and to me, and with me playing stunning football players. I am glad that entered his name in the history of Chelsea,» - commented on the results of the poll Drogba.

Note that in the 341 held Chelsea forward scored 157 meeting times, and in the last match for the club won the Champions League.

Rodgers already has a relationship with Drogba

Liverpool is being linked with a shock loan move for ex-Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. Rodgers already has a relationship with Drogba from his time on the Chelsea coaching staff, and the striker’s parent club is reportedly willing to agree the deal providing Drogba returns for the start of the new season.

A move to Merseyside could jeopardize Drogba’s position as a Chelsea legend however, especially if he played for the Reds in the clash against the Blues in west London on November 11th. The 34-year-old Ivory Coast international left Stamford Bridge for China in the summer, joining Shanghai Shenhua on a free transfer after lifting the Champions League trophy under Roberto Di Matteo.

However, The Sunday People claims Drogba could make a quick return to the Premier League, joining Liverpool on loan when the Chinese season comes to an end next week.

The paper claims that Reds boss Brendan Rodgers will make an ‘extraordinary SOS call’ to bring the player to Anfield on a two-month deal, with Drogba looking to maintain his fitness ahead of the African Cup of Nation, which begins in January. Liverpool is desperately short of options in attack, with Uruguayan hitman Luis Suarez the only fit senior forward currently on the club’s books.

Didier Drogba: I do not hide that I get good money in China

Ivorian striker Didier Drogba, who in the summer move from English Chelsea in Chinese FC Shanghai Shenhua, commented that he agreed to transfer to China primarily because of the financial side of the issue.

«I do not hide that I get good money in China. But here it's simple — if you diligently someday, you want your papers were evaluated based on merit. When it comes to football players, begins play in people envy. People think that footballers don't have brains and that they earn millions, just chasing the ball. I think that in life you get what you deserve.

In China I moved as wanted to discover a new world, another culture. It's not like anything else, life here is different from London, where are my children. But I can say that I enjoy your stay here,» - said Drogba.

Drogba, Ibrahimovic, Pirlo and Raul are the main contenders for the Golden Foot award

October 17 in Monte Carlo drawing of winner of the International Prize Golden Foot-2012. For this award, it can be nominated for players over the age of 29 years, have made a significant contribution to the history of football and who have significant achievements in his career. The prize, established in 2003, the year the winner will present the Prince of Principality of Monaco Albert II.

According to the latest polls, the main contenders for the prize this year were the four players: Didier Drogba (Shanghai Shenhua, China), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG, France), Andrea Pirlo (Juventus, Italy), and Raul Gonzalez Blanco (Al Sadd, Qatar).

Among the nominees for Golden Foot-2012 also includes: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Iker Casillas (Real Madrid, Spain), Kaka (Real Madrid), Carles Puyol (Spain, FC Barcelona), Clarence Seedorf (Botafogo, Brazil), Xavi (Barcelona).