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Former Chelsea star Didier Drogba signs with Phoenix Rising to become player-owner

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Former Chelsea star Didier Drogba has joined Phoenix Rising as a player-owner and is set play for one season with the second-division club before transitioning into an executive management role.

Drogba played for Montreal Impact after a decorated career with Chelsea in England.

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