In July 2004, Drogba moved to Premier League club Chelsea for a club record £24 million fee, making him the most expensive Ivorian player in history.
Mnamo Julai 2004, Drogba alihamia klabu ya Premier League Chelsea kwa ada ya rekodi ya klabu ya £24 milioni, na kumfanya kuwa mchezaji ghali zaidi wa Ivory Coast katika historia.