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Didier Drogba Arrives In China by ajirapsy(m): 2:37pm On Jul 14, 2012

Shanghai Shenhua fans turn out in force as Didier Drogba arrives in China

The former Chelsea striker landed in Shanghai on Saturday morning to a mass of Chinese fans who chanted his name and celebrated his arrival after signing with the Blue Boys

By Ben Somerford

14 Jul 2012 06:31:00

Didier Drogba has arrived in China greeted by approximately 750 fans at Pudong International Airport on Saturday morning (local time).

The Ivory Coast striker, who last month signed a two-and-a-half-year deal to join Shanghai Shenhua, was met by a huge crowd of supporters chanting his name at the airport's arrival hall.

Drogba shook the hands of several fans - with many holding Drogba banners, sporting Shenhua scarves and waving Ivory Coast flags - and wore a smile during the brief appearance, before being whisked away from the airport.

"I am looking forward to a new challenge, to experiencing a new culture, and excited about the new developments in the Chinese Super League," he told reporters upon his arrival.

"Me and my family arrived this morning [Saturday morning] and we are all going to the game tonight. I am looking forward to starting training with the team."

The former Chelsea man will be officially presented to Shenhua supporters at Saturday's clash with rivals Beijing Guoan, however he will not play in the game.

Drogba's debut is expected to come in Wednesday's Chinese FA Cup fixture away to Changchun Yatai.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2887/asia/2012/07/14/3240724/shanghai-shenhua-fans-turn-out-in-force-as-didier-drogba-arrives-

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Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by MRbrownJAY(m): 2:48pm On Jul 14, 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FodzRi19Qd4&feature=player_embedded#!

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by Castos(m): 2:42pm On Jul 15, 2012

My Drogba my football.

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Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by DammyFx: 2:43pm On Jul 15, 2012

Enjoy We Love You

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Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by puskin: 2:47pm On Jul 15, 2012

Drogiiii............ go just pass through them like rugby.

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by ask4double(m): 2:49pm On Jul 15, 2012

Ur last kick gave us the much awaited and enviable Champions league trophy. May U continue to flourish in Ur new assignment.

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Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by jude33084(m): 2:49pm On Jul 15, 2012

See levels cool

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by ndsmartt(m): 2:50pm On Jul 15, 2012

A Good Story finally. Thank u Drogba for making us, Africans proud... A heros welcom indeed. Am tired of hearing bad stories about abt africans abroad. Atleast u av given us hope dt we r not dt bad as they portray us (Africans).... I wish u all d success in ur new club

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Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by cyril83(m): 3:01pm On Jul 15, 2012

The fortunate village headmaster dey change wears but he no gree change wrist watch, Na only one wrist watch he get? grin

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by Blackteeth(m): 3:02pm On Jul 15, 2012

Nice to see that football can cause colour blindness.

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Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by Chaydee(m): 3:16pm On Jul 15, 2012

Chelsea is doomed... Una go hear wuen grin

#TeamManutd

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by johnstar: 3:21pm On Jul 15, 2012

My didier drogba finally join chinese huh

So its true embarassed

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by femi4(m): 3:26pm On Jul 15, 2012

Chinko boys funny sha BLUE BOYS SINCE 2001 grin

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by ~Royal~: 3:27pm On Jul 15, 2012

..Past His Prime....

...And So is That Perm.....

...Cut That Shid Already Son....

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by freecocoa(f): 3:27pm On Jul 15, 2012

*Crying*

O my DD I'll miss you so much. sad

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by jbrodaly(m): 3:38pm On Jul 15, 2012

You can't hide success...

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Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by femmy2010(m): 3:39pm On Jul 15, 2012

He is loved everywhere.

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Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by StarrMatthieu: 3:42pm On Jul 15, 2012

Much appreciated

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by Siga: 3:45pm On Jul 15, 2012

I'm very happy for him man....he deserves it o jare....omo ni Drogba awe.... grin

Congrats my guy... wink

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Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by Castos(m): 3:54pm On Jul 15, 2012

Chaydee: Chelsea is doomed... Una go hear wuen #TeamManutd

Una never finish last seasons premeire leauge heart break by Man city. grin

Chelsea is loaded, come try, egwu adighi atu unu.

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by CHIMCO(m): 4:01pm On Jul 15, 2012

How much re they paying him for him to leave EPL?

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by Siga: 4:08pm On Jul 15, 2012

CHIMCO: How much re they paying him for him to leave EPL?

Enough to leave EPL....lol

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by MRbrownJAY(m): 4:18pm On Jul 15, 2012

CHIMCO: How much re they paying him for him to leave EPL?

$300K per week

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by semid4lyfe(m): 4:32pm On Jul 15, 2012

Drogba. . . one man army. Wishing him success in China. . . . .

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by Mrhod: 4:35pm On Jul 15, 2012

I will miss my hiro, he is d reason y i joined chelsea fc, gudluck bro.

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by dukenestor(m): 4:41pm On Jul 15, 2012

I am proud to have blue blood.So the chinese club change the colour of their jersey to blue because of Drogba

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by klairekk: 4:42pm On Jul 15, 2012

MRbrownJAY:

$300K per week

Are u serious!!!!! tel mi its a joke....

Men am buyin my son a football boot for his birthday, no more scbooling....football academy here we come grin

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by ask4double(m): 5:02pm On Jul 15, 2012

cyril83: The fortunate village headmaster dey change wears but he no gree change wrist watch, Na only one wrist watch he get?

e no matter.

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by MRbrownJAY(m): 5:04pm On Jul 15, 2012

klairekk:
Are u serious!!!!! tel mi its a joke....

Men am buyin my son a football boot for his birthday, no more scbooling....football academy here we come

nope, thats exactly what he is set to make in China...... if anyone is still in doubt why he left the EPL, that is the reason why.

but hey, Eto´o is getting $30million a year to play in Anzhi Makhachkala. so you should have put your kid in football practice a LONG Time ago.

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by Kayusfity: 5:16pm On Jul 15, 2012

klairekk:

Are u serious!!!!! tel mi its a joke....

Men am buyin my son a football boot for his birthday, no more scbooling....football academy here we come

funny

Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by Billyonaire: 5:31pm On Jul 15, 2012

cyril83: The fortunate village headmaster dey change wears but he no gree change wrist watch, Na only one wrist watch he get?

Those who have, have no need to front, those who do not have, have need to front, their nothings - You can Quote me

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Re: Didier Drogba Arrives In China by naturalwaves: 5:37pm On Jul 15, 2012

DROGBA...A man for the big occasion
DROBGA...not a player but A FORCE OF NATURE.

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