Didier Drogba has signed a contract for USL side Phoenix Rising as a player before stepping up into an executive role at the club.
He announced this news on his Twitteer account telling the soccer world his new venture in the football realm.
Drogba said in a statement on Phoenix Rising's official website: 'I have taken my time in deciding what I wanted to do next and am really excited about the opportunity at Phoenix Rising FC.
'After seeing first hand the potential for expansion of the sport in North America and getting to know the ownership group in Phoenix, I am convinced that I can help them develop their organization on and off the pitch.