Didier Drogba has completed his dream return to Chelsea.
The Ivorian has signed a one-year deal at Stamford Bridge, having become a legend at the club after being signed by Jose Mourinho for £24million in 2004.
And Drogba revealed he couldn't turn down the opportunity to work with the Portuguese boss again.
He said: 'It was an easy decision - I couldn't turn down the opportunity to work with Jose again. Everyone knows the special relationship I have with this club and it has always felt like home to me.
'My desire to win is still the same and I look forward to the opportunity to help this team. I am excited for this next chapter of my career.'
Mourinho allayed fears Drogba would sully his impeccable legacy at Chelsea, insisting that the Ivorian is still one of the best strikers in world football.
'He’s coming because he’s one of the best strikers in Europe. I know his personality very well and I know if he comes back he’s not protected by history or what he’s done for this club previously,' Mourinho said.
'He is coming with the mentality to make more history.'
Drogba's arrival gives Mourinho's side moe firepower up front. Despite marquee signing Diego Costa's arrival, Fernando Torres and Romelu Lukaku have both been linked with moves away from the club.
Drogba's last kick for Chelsea in his initial eight-year spell was the winning penalty to hand the west Londoners the Champions League trophy.
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