Thursday Feb 07 2008 08:27
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has once again pledged his future to the club after previously revealing a desire to leave Stamford Bridge.
The 29-year-old Ivory Coast captain was quoted by France Football magazine in an interview in October as saying he wanted to leave Chelsea following the departure of former coach Jose Mourinho.
Drogba quickly back-tracked on the claim, but his Stamford Bridge future has continued to be debated with Real Madrid and AC Milan believed to be monitoring the situation.
But ahead of Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Egypt, the outspoken striker has reiterated his claim that he wants to stay with the Blues.
"I said what I had to say and I think that was understood. The important thing is that my performances on the field have remained the same, or maybe even got better," he said.
"What counts is giving 100 per cent in a Chelsea shirt. Today, working in a good atmosphere with a common goal is fantastic.
"Winning the Champions League and Premier League - these are the types of challenges that I love and I am happy."
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