Chelsea open discussions to bring Didier Drogba back to Stamford Bridge as a second choice striker and coach

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The 36-year-old Chelsea legend has interest from Qatar and Juventus
Mourinho has a strong relationship with Drogba after signing him in 2004
Manager hopes Drogba's arrival will give club extra impetus this year

Published: 16:30 EST, 13 July 2014 | Updated: 16:30 EST, 13 July 2014

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Chelsea have opened discussions about bringing Didier Drogba back to Stamford Bridge.

Jose Mourinho wants to sign the 36-year-old as a second striker and will give him coaching responsibilities to develop his role at the club.

Drogba is an iconic figure at Chelsea and Mourinho hopes his presence will give the club extra impetus ahead of the news season.

VIDEO Scroll down to watch Chelsea favourite Didier Drogba score for Ivory Coast

Legend: Mourinho (left) brought Drogba to the club in 2004 from Marseille, and his faith paid off

Elsewhere: The 36-year-old has interest from clubs in Qatar while Juventus continue to flirt with the idea

Mourinho wants an extra striker with the departure of Samuel Eto'o while Demba Ba and Romelu Lukaku are expected to leave even if only on temporary deals. Fernando Torres is keen to stay despite interest from Inter Milan.

Qatari clubs are willing to offer greater money with salaries being discussed of around £3million a season after tax but the idea of a return to Chelsea is something both parties wish to look at.

Mourinho has great affection for Drogba and knows he could have great influence on a squad that is changing this summer. He declared prior to the Champions League tie with Galatasaray in March that Drogba could return and is keen to fulfil that wish.

Drogba won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League while at Chelsea and Mourinho wants to use that experience to good effect with his new additions.