Confirmed: Chelsea in talks over legend's return (but there's a twist)

MONTREAL IMPACT have confirmed striker Didier Drogba could be set for a return to former club Chelsea.

 

Didier Drogba ended his second spell at Chelsea in May

 

Drogba sat next to new Blues manager Guus Hiddink and Roman Abramovich during the 3-1 win over Sunderland last weekend.

And Hiddink admitted he wanted the 37-year-old, who had two stints at Stamford Bridge, on his back-room team.

He said: "He’s a legend, in this club and outside the club.

“The only thing is he is playing in Montreal, but I think all the big clubs have these specific guys or figures, who can be ambassadors, coaches, managers - but they must be given the opportunity."

Drogba is contracted to his Canadian MLS side until 2016 and scored 11 goals in 11 regular season games after making his debut in August.

Tweets from Montreal Impact's official accounts confirmed they are talking with Chelsea over Drogba's return, but they also indicate they want the striker to stay for another MLS season.

One tweet says: "We are currently in contact with Didier Drogba and Chelsea FC. We are doing everything we can to have him back with the Impact in 2016.">

We are currently in contact with Didier Drogba and Chelsea FC. We are doing everything we can to have him back with the Impact in 2016.#IMFC

— Impact de Montréal (@impactmontreal) December 23, 2015

We understand his attachment to his former club and his desire to help them. We are willing to accommodate him. #IMFC

— Impact de Montréal (@impactmontreal) December 23, 2015

But our objective is to have him back for another season, as agreed in his contract. This situation is out of our control. #IMFC

— Impact de Montréal (@impactmontreal) December 23, 2015

We would like to thank our supporters for their understanding and their patience. #IMFC

— Impact de Montréal (@impactmontreal) December 23, 2015