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Shanghai Shenhua owner Zhu Jun: Didier Drogba negotiations are at a deadlock
The Ivory Coast striker will see out the 2011-12 season with Chelsea before becoming a free agent where a host of clubs are expected to be interested in him
Feb 4, 2012 4:45:00 AM
By Ben Somerford
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Shanghai Shenhua owner Zhu Jun has conceded negotiations with Chelsea striker Didier Drogba's representatives have hit a standstill.
The ambitious Chinese Super League, who signed Nicolas Anelka in December, have been in hot pursuit of the Ivory Coast forward who is currently at the 2012 African Cup of Nations.
Drogba committed to Chelsea for the remainder of the campaign but comes out of contract at the end of this season, meaning several clubs will be interested in his services.
Subsequently, Zhu Jun revealed on Weibo he is beginning to lose confidence Shanghai could lure Drogba to China.
“The negotiations are at a deadlock," Zhu Jun said. "It might let the whole people of China feel down.
"His agent told me 'if it comes to May, he would be a free player. During that time, there will be many and many good teams inviting to join. So we are not in a hurry'…"
It is understood MLS club Chicago Fire are interested in signing Drogba.
Meanwhile, in other Chinese transfer news, former Brazil international Fabio Rochemback has arrived in China for a medical with ambitious newly-promoted outfit Dalian Aerbin. Dalian were previously linked with Drogba and Italian striker Amauri.
The ambitious Chinese Super League, who signed Nicolas Anelka in December, have been in hot pursuit of the Ivory Coast forward who is currently at the 2012 African Cup of Nations.
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Drogba committed to Chelsea for the remainder of the campaign but comes out of contract at the end of this season, meaning several clubs will be interested in his services.
Subsequently, Zhu Jun revealed on Weibo he is beginning to lose confidence Shanghai could lure Drogba to China.
“The negotiations are at a deadlock," Zhu Jun said. "It might let the whole people of China feel down.
"His agent told me 'if it comes to May, he would be a free player. During that time, there will be many and many good teams inviting to join. So we are not in a hurry'…"
It is understood MLS club Chicago Fire are interested in signing Drogba.
Meanwhile, in other Chinese transfer news, former Brazil international Fabio Rochemback has arrived in China for a medical with ambitious newly-promoted outfit Dalian Aerbin. Dalian were previously linked with Drogba and Italian striker Amauri.
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