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title: "Didier Drogba reveals why he rejected Chelsea coaching offer"
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published: "2019-11-14T20:00:11Z"
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# Didier Drogba reveals why he rejected Chelsea coaching offer

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has revealed why he rejected a return to the club as a coach.

The Ivorian revealed that he was offered the “perfect” role at the Blues, but instead wants to become head of the Ivory Coast FA.

![Dan Istitene/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readchelsea.com/readchelsea/2019/11/1039403870.jpg)

Speaking at a meeting, as the former Blues forward attempts to secure the presidency, Drogba said, via Metro:

> I am a leader, and my vision is bigger than just the simple role of being a coach.
>
> A coach has an impact on a club – but I want to have an impact on an entire nation.
>
> I want us to re-think football, with a nationwide vision, so we can develop the game here. The Ivory Coast has a glorious footballing past.

### Read Chelsea’s verdict

The former Blues forward could’ve been a huge asset to the Blues coaching staff, but it simply wasn’t to be.

He is obviously looking to improve football in his home country, so a move to the Blues is now off the cards.