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Ex-Chelsea star Drogba credits Pape Diouf for redefining his career

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has paid a touching tribute to Ex-Marseille president Pape Diouf who died with the coronavirus in March.

The Senegalese worked as a journalist and football agent before taking the role of Marseille president between 2005 and 2009.

Drogba spent one season at the Stade Velodrome, scoring 32 goals during the 2003-04 campaign which included 11 strikes in 16 European outings, both the Champions League and Uefa Cup (now Europa League).

"Pape Diouf was my first agent and supported me throughout my career in my choices and my decisions," Drogba told Canal+Afrique.