Drogba dampens Inter rumours

Chelsea striker focused on run-in despite Serie A link

By Patrick Haond   Last updated: 30th April 2008

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Drogba: Aware of rumours

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Didier Drogba has moved to quell fresh reports linking him with a move away from Chelsea.

Reports emanating from Italy on Sunday claimed that the powerful striker will head to Serie A side Internazionale in the summer.

Drogba's future at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain after he stated his desire to leave the club in an interview with France Football magazine earlier this season.

However, the Ivory Coast international is remaining focused on Chelsea's run-in as they look to claim a Premier League and UEFA Champions League double.

Reunited with Mourinho

"There are a lot of rumours linking me with a number of clubs. But I have two years remaining on my contract," he told L'Equipe.

"At the moment, I am focused on Chelsea and our run-in until the end of the season.

"The rumours with me moving to Inter with [former Blues boss] Jose Mourinho? I have heard these reports.

"They talk about me at Real Madrid too, it is flattering but not topical."

On Chelsea's bid to overhaul league leaders United, who top the table on goal difference, Drogba admitted he does not hold much hope of Sir Alex Ferguson's side dropping points in their final two games of the season.

He continued: "We are still aiming for the double, but Manchester United have to make a mistake and I cannot see them failing against West Ham or Wigan."

Anelka

Drogba also urged manager Avram Grant to partner him up front with January signing Nicolas Anelka on a more regular basis.

"I ask for one thing, to play with Nicolas Anelka. We understand each other very well," he added.

"I feel frustrated for Anelka, he has already proved his qualities at Bolton. But the coach wants to keep a 4-3-3 system - he has his own reasons.

"I have always scored more goals in a 4-4-2 formation. Being alone up front is very difficult and tiring."