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Soccer-Ex Chelsea striker Drogba joins Montreal Impact

Published 2015-07-27, 03:42 p/m
Soccer-Ex Chelsea striker Drogba joins Montreal Impact

July 27 (Reuters) - Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has
signed for the Montreal Impact, the club announced on Monday as
the Ivorian joined a growing list of famous international
players in Major League Soccer.
Drogba, who was part of the Chelsea team that won the
English Premier League title in May, has joined Montreal in a
trade with the Chicago Fire, which had his MLS rights.
"It's an honour to welcome Didier Drogba to the Impact,"
said team president Joey Saputo.
"This is one of the biggest days in club history and his
arrival to the club will be beneficial in every aspect."
The 37-year-old Ivorian joins an MLS roster that includes
Englishmen Steven Gerrard (Los Angeles) and Frank Lampard (New
York City), Brazilian Kaka (Orlando), Spaniard David Villa (New
York City) and Italian Andrea Pirlo (New York City).
Drogba left Chelsea after playing 381 games and winning
four Premier League titles across two stints with the Stamford
Bridge club.
He twice won the Golden Boot for top scorer, and in 2012
scored the equalising goal and subsequent winning penalty kick
that earned Chelsea the Champions League title.
Drogba was mainly was used as a substitute last season.
Terms of his deal with Montreal were not announced and there
is no word yet on when he will make his debut.
Drogba will be a designated player, which means his wages
will not be restricted by the team's salary cap.
Montreal are sixth in the Eastern Conference with 24 points
from 18 games.

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