One of the more enchanting rumors in US soccer has been slapped down by a man who would see likely to know: Thierno Seydi - agent and friend of Didier Drogba for more than 20 years - has stated his superstar client (one of many: Seydi represents a lot of famous names in global soccer) has not signed a deal to play for USL's Phoenix Rising FC.
In comments widely reported by media outlets in Africa, Seydi took the press to task:
I would like to say that this information, if it has been advanced, is not real.