While Didier Drogba and Galatasaray are celebrating the Ivorian star’s imminent move to Turkey, his most recent employer is seething with anger.
Shanghai is disputing Drogba’s Galatasaray transfer, claiming it still holds the former Chelsea’s striker’s sporting rights. The Chinese club is preparing a case, which it intends to submit to FIFA, according to the BBC.
“The club is deeply shocked,” Shanghai Shenhua said. ”Drogba is still a player of Shanghai Shenhua Football Club. The contract between the two parties is still within the period of validity.
“We understand that Drogba is eager to participate in the European Champions League.
“Shanghai Shenhua Football Club and Drogba, on 1 July, 2012, officially signed a formal contract for a period of two-and-a-half years. The club has acted in accordance with this contract and has effectively fulfilled the responsibilities and obligations of the club. Shanghai Shenhua is prepared to collate all the evidence and information and submit it...
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