Didier Drogba, after his elimination in the quarter-final with the Ivory Coast Elephants in the Africa Cup of Nations, is set to return to his new club, Galatasaray Istanbul. However, there seems to be a complication with his transfer, and Shanghai Shenhua, his former club in China, is seeking to block it. Here are the key details:
- Return to Galatasaray:
- After Ivory Coast’s elimination in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final, Didier Drogba is expected to return to Galatasaray Istanbul.
- UEFA Champions League Inclusion:
- Drogba has been included in Galatasaray’s list for the second part of the UEFA Champions League, providing him with the opportunity to participate in the prestigious European competition.
- Shanghai Shenhua’s Reaction:
- Shanghai Shenhua, Drogba’s former club in China, is not pleased with his departure for Galatasaray.
- The Chinese club has announced that they are gathering evidence to demand the invalidation of Drogba’s transfer.
- FIFA Notification:
- FIFA has been notified of the situation, indicating that the matter involves potential complications and disputes regarding Drogba’s transfer.
- Blockage of the Transfer:
- Shanghai Shenhua’s leaders are seeking to block Didier Drogba’s transfer to Galatasaray, possibly due to contractual or financial disputes.
The involvement of FIFA suggests that there may be a formal investigation or dispute resolution process to determine the validity of Didier Drogba’s transfer from Shanghai Shenhua to Galatasaray.
