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Di Matteo quiet on Drogba future

ESPN staff
March 10, 2012
Didier Drogba is still a big player for Chelsea © Getty Images
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Didier Drogba bagged his 100th Premier League goal to earn Chelsea a 1-0 win over Stoke, but caretaker manager Roberto Di Matteo claims he will have no say on whether the forward remains at the club.

Drogba is in the final year of his contract and talks have failed to yield an extension. It is believed the forward wants a two-year deal, but the club have yet to match his demands.

There is the prospect of Chelsea losing their most potent attacking threat on a free transfer in the summer, but it is a subject Di Matteo has no desire to be drawn into.

"That's not for me to discuss," Di Matteo said. "The club will make their decision when it's the time to make it. He's been great for this club."

Commenting on Drogba's strike, Di Matteo said: "It was the winning goal, so he'll be very pleased for his 100th goal as well."

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