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Courtois wants Drogba to return

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Courtois wants Drogba to return

Thibaut Courtois has revealed he would be more than happy if Didier Drogba returns to Stamford Bridge as a coach under Guus Hiddink.

According to ESPN, Courtois has revealed that he would be happy with the decision and believes it would be a positive move that benefits the squad.

The Ivorian has been linked with a move back to work alongside Guus Hiddink as he prepares to enter the next stage of his career, management. Drogba was present at the game against Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.

Since then, further reports have emerged and Hiddink himself has confirmed the club’s intentions to bring Drogba back to the club.

The goalkeeper said:

I had a very good relationship with him last year. He was great for the dressing room and our team, If he comes back as a coach it will be a great addition to all the team.

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The move is a complicated one as he is still under contract as a player with MLS side, Montreal Impact, however, it looks like it is will be a case of when not if, Drogba returns to Stamford Bridge, for the third time.

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