Didier Drogba has admitted that he once wanted to leave Chelsea but insists he is now fully committed to the club.
Chelsea striker not considering move
Didier Drogba has admitted that he once wanted to leave Chelsea but insists he is now fully committed to the club.
The Ivory Coast international was unhappy when Jose Mourinho left Stamford Bridge early last season and was linked with a move to one of Europe's other top clubs over the summer.
He has since expressed his happiness with life at Chelsea under new boss Luiz Felipe Scolari and is hoping to play a major role this term after returning from injury.
Drogba has yet to hold talks over a contract extension but is looking to enjoy a long career with the Blues.
"I made my decision to stay at Chelsea before the Champions League final," Drogba told
Le 10 Sport.
"The club and the fans showed me what I wanted to see.
"Indeed, at a certain time I wanted to leave. I said as much but you can change your mind, can't you?
"Do Chelsea want to keep me until 2010? So far, I am just focused on my health and trying to get back to my best level again before talking about an extension."
Marseille
Drogba joined Chelsea from Marseille in 2004 and he concedes he would be more interested in returning to the French club rather than going to Italy or Spain.
He said: "Going back to Marseille is still in a corner of my mind. I am serious.
"If I have to come back to France one day, it will only be at Marseille. That is for sure. And if I come back it will only be to win titles.
"I still give myself five good years at a very high level but today I am more concerned by stability.
"I want to belong to the club's history of Chelsea. Today my wish is to stay at Chelsea rather than leaving to play in Italy or Spain."
