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‘Welcome to the Premier League’ – Chelsea legend Drogba sends Daka message on Leicester City arrival

The Ivorian great is relishing the prospect of seeing the Zambia international play in the English elite division

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba took to social media to welcome Patson Daka to the Premier League after the striker’s move to Leicester City became official.

The Zambia international joined the English elite division side from Red Bull Salzburg on a five-year deal on Wednesday for a fee of £23 million ($32m).

It put to end months of speculation surrounding Daka, who had announced his departure from the Austrian Bundesliga champions.

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Drogba enjoyed a trophy-laden career at Chelsea during his eight years at Stamford Bridge.