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Drogba admits Chelsea doubts over

Didier Drogba has admitted his previous desire to leave Chelsea is over and the Ivory Coast international is now fully committed to the club. "I made my decision to stay at Chelsea before the Champions League final," Drogba told Le 10 Sport.

"The club and the fans showed me what I wanted to see.

"Indeed, at a certain time I wanted to leave. I said as much but you can change your mind, can't you?

"Do Chelsea want to keep me until 2010? So far, I am just focused on my health and trying to get back to my best level again before talking about an extension."

Drogba joined Chelsea from Marseille in 2004.

He said: "Going back to Marseille is still in a corner of my mind. I am serious.

"If I have to come back to France one day, it will only be at Marseille. That is for sure. And if I come back it will only be to win titles.

"I still give myself five good years at a very high level but today I am more concerned by stability.

"I want to belong to the club's history of Chelsea. Today my wish is to stay at Chelsea rather than leaving to play in Italy or Spain."

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