Didier Drogba has asked FIFA for special permission to move on loan from his Chinese club despite being outside the official transfer window and Chelsea are keen to re-sign the striker.

FIFA said Wednesday it is considering the former Chelsea forward's request for an exemption from international rules and Sportsmail understands that the Stamford Bridge club are keen for the striker to return to west London, even if it is just for a month.

'The FIFA administration services are looking into it,' FIFA said in a statement.

Drogba's season with Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua finished this month.

If FIFA grants Drogba's request, the 34-year-old Ivory Coast captain could play for a new team to prepare for the African Cup of Nations, which kicks off on January 19 in South Africa.

Existing rules prevent Drogba from representing another club until January 1.

FIFA has upheld the rules in previous cases when David Beckham, Thierry Henry and Landon Donovan had to wait until January to make loan moves to Europe after the Major League Soccer season ended.

Drogba signed a contract through 2014 with Shanghai weeks after helping Chelsea win the Champions League title in May. He scored an 88th-minute equalizer against Bayern Munich, then struck the winning penalty in the shootout.

Drogba is an iconic figure in Chelsea history and was back at Stamford Bridge on November 11 to see his old team draw 1-1 with Liverpool.

Chelsea appeared to be missing his powerful presence Tuesday in a 3-0 loss to Juventus in the Champions League, which led to manager Roberto Di Matteo being sacked early Wednesday.

Even if FIFA relented and Chelsea was allowed to sign Drogba on a short-term contract, he could not play in its must-win final group match against Nordsjaelland on December 5.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2236225/Didier-Drogba-rejoin-Chelsea-emergency-loan.html

Bad move. Why cant they get a younger one? Why go for old and tired legs?

Mynd_44: Bad move. Why cant they get a younger one? Why go for old and tired legs?

their recent downturns wil ansa dat guestn beta,Mr

jayjam: their recent downturns wil ansa dat guestn beta,Mr

Recent downturns? They have a solid midfield. All they need is a yound and talented striker. Torres is what bothering them.

How many attacking optiond does ManU have? Enough. Chealsea has just One or two

JUJU JUJU JUJU JUJUJ, THE RETURN OF BLACK POWER Ť☺ THE EPL

Mynd_44:
Recent downturns? They have a solid midfield. All they need is a yound and talented striker. Torres is what bothering them.

How many attacking optiond does ManU have? Enough. Chealsea has just One or two

its just a loan move.. Doesnt mean he is stayin permanently at chelsea which i tink its co0l.. Atleast chelsea will have sum1 to replace that marafhuckin toress until they sign falcao

First three commentators are foooools....dey r talking rubbisssh..

I know this will happen......is he coming back to coach or play?

Mynd_44: Bad move. Why cant they get a younger one? Why go for old and tired legs?

don't just write cos u want to post a coment.Do u knw who is Drogba?has Chelsea goten a replacement for Drogba since he left?is he older dan Pirlo,Puyo,Scholes to mention bt a few?More over,it's a loan term not a full contract.How many of d young legs in England re delivering beta dan Him now?

That will be great.

Mynd_44: Bad move. Why cant they get a younger one? Why go for old and tired legs?

And who told you he's tired? The younger ones we have( Torres etc), what have they done? Drogba is still performing given his age. If he can be our saviour in attack, why not? Drogba is still a threat and that's why Juventus are also trying to get him on loan.

Arsen wenger will not like this oooo

Wen scholes came back to play 4 manu last season, what did chelsea fans say LOL, Drogba...! Una wan cari black magic come back to epl again abi? Time to pray

The mere presence of Didier Drogba on the pitch any day any time irrespective of his fitness level is enough to scare any opposition. A half fit Drogba is still better than a combination of a fully fit Torres and Sturridge.

BTW, is Victor Moses a good striker? I have serious doubts about him having watched him for a while now. A striker that can't do a slight chip on a one on one with the keeper, he is never sure of his dribbles, can't cross well, he is not clinical in front of goal. Against Juve, he even attempted playing a left footed, weak shot through a jam packed defence when he could have pushed the ball forward with a lil run and then shoot.With all these, his days at Chelsea are numbered and he might even continue sitting on the bench for long. Or, am I the only one seeing all these?

RAFAEL BENITEZ will bench drogba, whether chelsea fans like it or not

Amebo wetin carry you go chinese club before?

BrutusOj: don't just write cos u want to post a coment.Do u knw who is Drogba?has Chelsea goten a replacement for Drogba since he left?is he older dan Pirlo,Puyo,Scholes to mention bt a few?More over,it's a loan term not a full contract.How many of d young legs in England re delivering beta dan Him now?

Don't mind him, he doesn't know anything about football.

Desperate times ... I thought the foolish Drogba said hez done with Chelsea FC? SMH

anonymous419: Wen scholes came back to play 4 manu last season, what did chelsea fans say LOL, Drogba...! Una wan cari black magic come back to epl again abi? Time to pray

his juju will not work this time around

jiddah4eva: his juju will not work this time around

Guy forget, drogba juju is very effective o

naturalwaves: The mere presence of Didier Drogba on the pitch any day any time irrespective of his fitness level is enough to scare any opposition. A half fit Drogba is still better than a combination of a fully fit Torres and Sturridge.

BTW, is Victor Moses a good striker? I have serious doubts about him having watched him for a while now. A striker that can't do a slight chip on a one on one with the keeper, he is never sure of his dribbles, can't cross well, he is not clinical in front of goal. Against Juve, he even attempted playing a left footed, weak shot through a jam packed defence when he could have pushed the ball forward with a lil run and then shoot.With all these, his days at Chelsea are numbered and he might even continue sitting on the bench for long. Or, am I the only one seeing all these?

yes u are, how dare u blame the uselessness of chelsea on Moses? Wasnt drogba in chelsea when they finished 5th in the league last season? Or was it 6th?

How i wish this happens...

Welcome back the great Drog!!!

We miss you so much!!!

Come work with the fearsome three.some and show that number 9 how good this guys are!

Abeg make im come back to chelsea for now...We need him currently until we can get a formidable striker.....Abeg who is ready to buy torres....Price $35M...Contact me on 080* **** ****

This guys mes.sed up! If to say they bring ibrahimovic come, all this wouldn't rise.

why cant they give confidence to who will replace him .
am tired of old peeps taking young guys chances.

DROGBA-hazard,Mata,nd Oscar wont work out, believe me, drogba nids lampard, except una go play 4-1-3-2, den ur defensive midfield go leak, mancity go nack una akpako....

Drog coming back again!!!...hmm mm

well, at least its until january...

nosa gold:

Guy forget, drogba juju is very effective o

there is always an end to juju...it always come back to the sender

jiddah4eva: there is always an end to juju...it always come back to the sender

Well I don't think he s juju wil ever come Ť☺ an end as far as he s stil alive

anonymous419:
yes u are, how dare u blame the uselessness of chelsea on Moses? Wasnt drogba in chelsea when they finished 5th in the league last season? Or was it 6th?

I am not blaming anything on Moses. I am just taking a personal assessment of him as a striker. He really needs to step up.