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Cartoon of the Day: Didier Drogba waves goodbye to become a Chelsea legend
23-May-2012 4:30:00 PM
The Ivorian confirmed his intention to leave Stamford Bridge on Tuesday after eight years at the club, meaning his final kick for the Blues sealed Champions League glory
Didier Drogba confirmed on Tuesday that he will leave Chelsea this summer after an eight-year spell in west London in which he has cemented his place as a club legend.The Ivorian's last kick for the Blues came in Saturday's Champions League final victory, with his penalty sealing a dramtic win for Roberto Di Matteo's side and also his very own fairytale swansong.
While John Terry made a last ditch attempt to persuade Drogba to stay during Sunday's open top bus parade, Chelsea have no choice but to accept the 34-year-old's decision, handing Fernando Torres the opportunity to take up his mantle in the side.
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