try again, the name must be unique, Please Marseille have dismissed talk of a move for Didier Drogba, describing the Chelsea striker as "inaccessible".

It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies Receive mail from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors? "For a French club, he represents 12million euros per year. We'd like to show you notifications for the latest news and updates. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Most liked. try again, the name must be unique, Please Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Oldest first, -1) ? The latest football headlines direct to your inbox, Register with your social account or click here to log in. But sporting director Jose Anigo told French radio station RMC: "The problem with Didier is that even if he wanted to come to Marseille, there is a financial problem. He continued; “You make a player leave, he grows up, he earns his living well financially, and you want him to decrease his salary by two for the club … I heard: ‘Is that he does not like Marseille?

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© But Drogba, who insists he does not want to retire, has hinted at a return to the club where he scored 32 goals in a single season before transferring to Stamford Bridge in 2004.

And on the day the club reached agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk to sign Brazilian striker Brandao, Anigo revealed there could be more players loaned out, including young attackers Elliot Grandin and Mamadou Samassa. Anigo also moved to clear up speculation about the future of coach Eric Gerets, who has been linked with a move away from the club because of reported differences over transfer policy. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when "My comeback at OM has been the eternal question for more than 12 years now.

'active' : ''"> Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Get the best features, fun and footballing frolics straight to your inbox every week. Newest first, -1) ? Didier Drogba says he still hopes to return to Marseille and has revealed that he has received an offer to join a club in Ligue 1. 'active' : ''"> Are you sure you want to submit this vote? Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, Email already exists. But I can't force the board to take me back.

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There was a problem. Create a commenting name to join the debate. Drogba's form in his last spell at Marseille in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League earned him the French player-of-the-year award, as well as bringing him to the attention of the west Londoners, who paid in the region of £24m for his services in 2004. language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification, -1) ? Sharing the full story, not just the headlines. will be published daily in dedicated articles.

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In an interview with Canal Football Club , Didier said that “it was always a thought in my mind to return to Marseille for the past 12 years, but a move to Marseille … Independent Premium. I've even done what was necessary to make it happen. The most insightful comments on all subjects

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try again, the name must be unique, Please You just have to take the time to sit down and talk. Drogba could come across as slightly foolish at times, rolling around in an exaggerated manner to infuriate opposition fans, and failing to take a bad run of luck or perceived injustices on the chin, but sometimes with great players you just have to take the rough with the smooth.

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