Chelsea in talks with Montreal Impact over Didier Drogba’s return

Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink (L), Didier Drogba (C) of Montreal Impact and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich (R) are seen on the stand prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on December 19, 2015

Chelsea are in discussions with Major League Soccer (MLS) club Montreal Impact about bringing Didier Drogba back to Stamford Bridge. The Premier League side reportedly wants to give their former striker a role in interim manager Guus Hiddink's coaching team. The Impact has confirmed holding talks with Drogba and Chelsea, but claim they are doing everything they can to keep hold of the 37-year-old. Drogba made the move to the United States in July, and has scored 11 goals in 11 appearances for the MLS outfit.

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