How old was Drogba when he came back to Chelsea?

His return means that Romelu Lukaku could once again play elsewhere this season. The 21-year-old Belgium striker, who joined Chelsea for £18m in 2011, has spent the last two seasons on loan at West Bromwich Albion and Everton, and Mourinho has not given the impression that he fully trusts him.

When did Drogba came back to Chelsea?

Return to Chelsea

On 25 July 2014, Chelsea announced on their official website that Drogba completed his return to the club on a free transfer, and signed a one-year contract. Speaking on his move back to the club, Drogba said: It was an easy decision.

What age did Drogba join Chelsea?

But Jose Mourinho didn't, and he's often spoken about how he was able to bring a 26-year-old Drogba to Stamford Bridge. “Drogba is the kind of guy who is so loyal that he never forgot that I took him from Marseille to the ​Premier League, where he was not even expected,” the manager said in January.

What age did Drogba leave Chelsea?

Drogba turned 34 in 2012 and he was rapidly on the decline. Injuries were also mounting with age and he managed just 13 goals in 35 games all season for the Blues. At a club the size of Chelsea with the ambitions they have, the striker knew his role would continue to diminish so he left before that could happen.

Why did Drogba leave Chelsea?

Drogba, who famously scored the decisive Champions League-winning penalty for the Blues at the end of his first spell with the club in 2012, told Chelsea's official website: "I want to play for at least one more season and in order to play more football I feel I need to go to another club.