Chelsea striker Didier Drogba admits he could have joined Arsenal before making the move to Stamford Bridge.
Striker has no regrets at not joining Gunners
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba admits he could have joined Arsenal before making the move to Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is believed to have explored the idea of signing Drogba in 2002 after he burst onto the scene at Guingamp.
Drogba moved on to Marseille before joining Chelsea in 2004 in a £24million deal and the Ivorian has been a massive success in England.
The 32-year-old has proved to be the scourge of Arsenal since arriving in England, netting 12 goals against them and Drogba believes it was his destiny not to join the Gunners.
"I don't know if Arsene Wenger regrets it - you will have to ask him," said Drogba.
"But remember he did have Thierry Henry!
"Arsenal was a team with a lot of French players and players from the French League.
"Sylvain Wiltord, Patrick Vieira, Thierry Henry, Robert Pires... the French used to joke Arsenal were the 21st team in Ligue 1. And then I heard Arsene Wenger was interested in me.
Destiny
"But for some reason it didn't happen and I didn't sign for Arsenal, I don't think it was my destiny.
"I honestly believe if things don't happen, it is for a reason."
Drogba has Arsenal in his sights again this weekend when Wenger's men travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday live on
Sky Sports HD2 & 2 and the Chelsea hit-man insists they must win to get back on track after losing their unbeaten record in the Premier League to Manchester City last weekend.
"I am looking forward to it and will try my best to keep that record going but I know it won't be easy," added Drogba.
"I've had some games when I've really struggled against Arsenal - but I hope this won't be one of them. We need to win.
"All I care about is winning - it's so important we do that after losing at City.
"We knew that one day we would lose. We will lose other games during this season but as long as we finish top of the league then it doesn't matter."
