Didier Drogba has revealed he spoke to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'years ago' over a potential move to Chelsea.
The former Arsenal striker sealed a deadline day move to Chelsea on Thursday for a fee worth £12million from Barcelona.
Chelsea legend Drogba responded to Aubameyang on social media to congratulate his friend on his return to the Premier League.
After completing the last-minute move on deadline day, Aubameyang posted a photo of him wearing the Blues' number-nine shirt.
Drogba in response, wrote: 'Finally!