Didier Drogba 'on verge' of signing one-year contract at Chelsea

The Ivory Coast international has made no secret of the fact he would like to remain at Chelsea and now looks set to stay at the club for another year after his current contract runs out.

'We've started talking and it's very interesting. Everybody knows what I feel about Chelsea and what I want,' he said.

'I will definitely be here next season. I said a few years ago that I will be here until the end of my contract, and I am here.'

However, while Drogba's future at Chelsea may be safe, his place in the first team is another matter.

The 33-year-old will have to compete with Fernando Torres for a starting spot as the Blues' new manager Andre Villas-Boas is known to be a fan of the 4-3-3 formation.

Players such as Nicolas Anelka and Daniel Sturridge will also be fighting for a place in the first team.

'If I deserve to play then I will play. If I'm not good then I won't. It's good for the team to have some competition,' Drogba added.

Earlier this week it was reported that Chelsea have launched a bid for 18-year-old Belgian star Romelu Lukaku, who has been dubbed the 'new Didier Drogba'.

Source: www.metro.co.uk