FazDrogba looks Barcelona bound
July 21st 2008 20:55
Drogba looks to be heading for Barcelona
Chelsea forward Didier Drogba could find himself in Spain after negotiations with Barcelona look well advanced spanish media has reported.
Spanish media have assured that negotiations between Drogba and Barcelona are well on track after the African player of the year made himself unavailable for Chelsea's tour of China and Malaysia in the pre-season.
Diaro Sport confirms Drogba is well on his way to the Nou Camp, the Chelsea star firming as the ideal replacement for dropped Cameroon striker Samuel Eto.
Currently nursing a knee injury, Drogba is said to be very keen on ending his career at Chelsea and hopes to find himself at the Spanish giants as soon as possible.
"The footballer wants to put final his time at Chelsea. Drogba wants to continue his professional career in the Nou Camp" Diaro Sport confirms.
Barcelona are currently in Scotland where they will dispute two matches and are still in negotitations over Lionel Messi's availability for the pre-season.
FIFA has already made it clear that no player involved in the Olympics can get in contact with their respective clubs during the time of the tournament.
Meanwhile, Brazilian star Robinho will not be flying to Beijing to take part in this years Olympics.
The Real Madrid ace was eager to participate but the Spanish giants best thought he stay at the Bernabeu for the pre-season.
"In the end i will not be able to play with Brazil. The club feels it is best that i have a good pre-season" Robinho said.
In regards to his possible transfer to Chelsea, the 24 yr old remained calm over his future.
"I am pleased to hear that but my head is calm, with the mentality to experience a great pre-season with Real Madrid and remain here".
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