Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has announced that he is to retire at the end of an upcoming campaign with Phoenix Rising.
The iconic Ivorian striker will take part in the 2018 USL season, but will then hang up his boots.
Drogba turned 40 on Sunday and feels that the time is right to walk away after more than two decades in the game.
He told Telefoot: "It's really a pleasure for me to play.
"I started late at the top level. I really enjoy playing. I like my role of owner-player a lot.