Dear football,
Today, I want to share with you that this season will be my last as a professional footballer. After so many years living my dream, I feel it’s time to start a new chapter in my life.
Being honest, even though I have been preparing myself for this moment, I found it hard to write this letter. After 20 seasons , many people have played an important role in my career.
When I first kicked a ball as a child in Pamplona with my schoolmates, I never imagined the amazing journey ahead. I’m grateful for every moment: the wins, the tough losses, the challenges, and most of all, the people I’ve met and the friendships I’ve made along the way.
To my teammates, coaches, and every staff member at all the clubs I’ve been lucky to be part of, thank you for helping me grow as a person and a player every day. Wearing the shirts of CA Osasuna, Olympique Marseille, Chelsea FC, Atlético de Madrid, Sevilla FC, and representing my country at the biggest stages has been a true privilege. Every moment has meant so much to me…
“Kakalika” is literally everywhere now 😭🔥🌍
@FIFAcom@FIFAWorldCup maybe it’s time to let DopeNation perform this in front of a World Cup stadium crowd 🏆
🚨🎙️ Didier Drogba on Chelsea’s loss to Manchester City
"I've seen some shocking performances in my time at this club, but today at the Bridge I genuinely thought for about twenty minutes that half our lot were playing for Man City out of pure hate for Arsenal!
Rolled over, gifted them the game — three-nil and it flattered us.
But the worst part? A section of our own fans were happy we lost! Cheering, laughing, treating it like a victory just to spite the Gunners. I've never seen something as disgraceful as this in all my years.
Arsenal at home to Bournemouth yesterday, handing City a massive helping hand in the title race, and we're still sixth playing like tourists on a pre-season friendly.
Listen, this is not just on the players. The manager, Liam Rosenior — what's he doing? Talking about fancy pressing and new systems, but the team looks lost! No organisation, no fight, dropping key lads without taking real responsibility. He stands there on the touchline like it's a training exercise while we're getting embarrassed. Individual mistakes? No, it's the system failing them.
I bled blue for years; these lads need to grow a pair quick, and the manager needs to grow a pair even quicker! Stop hiding behind tactics and take charge of that dressing room. Or the fans will be screaming for the old days when Chelsea actually fought for the shirt and knew how to win.
Embarrassing, mate — proper embarrassing."
2006 a kid arrived at Chelsea with a dream in his heart, boots too big for his feet, but belief from the start. Fast forward to 2026, still wearing the same blue shirt with the same fire inside. This club raised me, shaped me, and gave me a place to call home. Through every game, every battle, every lesson I’ve grown. Now the journey rolls on, the dream still true. Extended till 2032… and still bleeding blue.