Diouf admits Drogba dream

17 February 2009 10:19
Marseille president Pape Diouf has again reiterated his desire to bring Chelsea striker Didier Drogba back to France.[LNB] The Ivorian hit-man made his name during a glorious stint at Stade Velodrome earlier in his career, before moving to Stamford Bridge in 2004 for around £24million.[LNB]Drogba has in the past hinted at a return to Marseille after conceding he would like to 'finish his adventure' with the French outfit.[LNB]Diouf has not given up hope of luring back the 30-year-old, whose form in his season at Marseille in both Ligue 1 and Europe earned him the French player of the year award.[LNB]Dream"We must talk to our supporters in adult language," Diouf told 10 Sport.[LNB]"They know we do what we say, and vice-versa. To say to them, 'We are going to win the Champions League' or 'Drogba is going to return', I will not allow myself to do it - that would be showing them a lack of respect.[LNB]"On the other hand, to say to them, 'Like you, I really want Drogba to come back and if there is a possibility of doing it, I will do it', that I can guarantee them.[LNB]"Each time I see him, I say to him, 'Now Didier, get your bags together and come back here!"'[LNB]Stumbling blockDiouf appreciates Marseille cannot match the wages the striker earns at Chelsea but believes there could be ways around it.[LNB]"Even if the possibility is thin, it still exists," Diouf added.[LNB]"When you look at the economic reality square in the face, it isn't reasonable for a French club.[LNB]"However, you can't exclude thinking of other scenarios, like the boy accepting a pay cut, efforts on our part..."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports