On this day in 2004, Chelsea moved Didier Drogban, the rest is history

Didier Drogba was undoubtedly the best attacker in Chelsea's history in the Premier League era.

Its impressive balance of 164 goals in 381 matches underscores this.

But the attacker from Côte d'Ivoire did much more than just score goals. He became a leader in “Stamford Bridge” and along with John Terry and Frank Lampard had tremendous success, Periscope broadcast.

In nine seasons with “Plateries”, Drogba won four titles of Premier Legue, four FA Cup titles and three League Cups.

He was also the most teacher in the team's triumph at the Chamongs League a trophy that had become an obsession for the club's owner, Roman Abramovich.

By 2012, Chelsea had never succeeded in winning Europe's most prestigious football competition, but thanks to a famous head goal in Munich by Drogba, the team reached the first title.

Knowing what we now know, it is difficult to believe that the attacker was known shortly before moving to Chelsea on July 20, 2004.

He was transferred from Marseille for 27m euros considered premium 15 years ago even Abramovich had his doubts.

But Jose Morainho no.

To this day, Chelsea has failed to find her replacement until she has constantly had problems with attackers.

Diego Costa was close, but his continuing problems outside the field influenced his return to Atletico Madrid. /Periscope. com/