Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho has revealed that Didier Drogba turned down a coaching role at the club because he wants to play two more years.
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Drogba left Chelsea as a free agent this summer and has been linked with a move to the Major League Soccer.
"The fact that he didn't accept to stay with us (to become a coach) and that he decided to say he wants to enjoy his football for two more years, it's the best answer," Mourinho told reporters.
"If it comes from him it's because he feels in great condition for two more years."
Drogba is close to a switch to MLS sides Chicago Fire or Montreal Impact, and Mourinho insisted Drogba would be a great addition to US football.
"I think he's the perfect choice," the Portuguese added.
"If I owned a club – I don't and I never would – I would immediately think about a player like him, a man like him, to be the centre of the club universe.
"He's very strong in the dressing room, he's very strong in his image. He's a great example of a club man."
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Overall, Drogba made 379 apperances for Chelsea, scoring 164 goals for the Blues.
The African legend has lifted four Premier League titles, three League Cups, four FA Cups, two Community Shields and one Champions League at Stamford Bridge.
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