Didier Drogba’s ideal replacement at Chelsea? talkSPORT Transfer Spotlight
Chelsea are looking to move quickly to replace Didier Drogba, and it looks like one candidate could be his international team mate Seydou Doumbia. With 33 goals this season the CSKA Moscow star is an attractive prospect. talkSPORT has more...
Name: Seydou Doumbia
Date of birth: 31 December 1987
Birthplace: Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast
Position: Striker
Club: CSKA Moscow
International appearances: 19
Honours: Russian Cup, Russian League Top Scorer (2011/12), Russian 2011 Footballer of the Year
What's the latest?
Following the good experiences of national team mate Didier Drogba at Chelsea, CSKA striker Seydou Doumbia is emerging as a shock candidate to replace the Drog at Stamford Bridge. The Ivory Coast forward is seeking Champions League action, and CSKA are willing to sell, so the conditions are perfect for the move to progress.
Did you know?
1) Doumbia is already well travelled, having started his career in the Ivory Coast then moving to Russia, via Japan and Switzerland.
2) Doumbia has been the top goal scorer in the Ivorian, Swiss and Russian leagues.
3) Doumbia scored the opening goal at the San Siro against Inter in December 2011, as CSKA moved from the bottom to the top of Champions League Group B, booking a place in the last 16 against Real Madrid.
4) Since 2008, Doumbia's club goals total stands at an incredible 217.
5) Doumbia's 28 league goals this season make his tally the highest in one season by any foreigner in Russian history.
He says
“I'm ready for the Italian championship, Spain or England. I want to make the next step in my career. I want to play in the Champions League.”
They say
“Seydou wants to play in a big team. For all players it's important to play in the Champions League, but it's not the only thing that interests him. Villarreal for example played in the Champions League, but was relegated to the second division. He wants a big club.” Doumbia's agent Jean Bernard Beytrison
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Could Doumbia be the heir to Drogba's throne? Or should Chelsea make a big-name signing? Let us know below...