Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has revealed he will move full-time into humanitarian work rather than coaching when he hangs up his boots.
The Ivory Coast striker, who turns 33 today, has endured a difficult spell both on and off the pitch recently with criticism of his performances and ongoing political unrest in his native Ivory Coast causing additional headaches for his charity foundation.
Speculation continues about his future and Drogba was unwilling to discuss his plans.
However, he did admit he would prefer to move full-time into humanitarian work rather than stay within football when he quits playing.
"Yes, of course," he said. "Working with the humanitarian thing is something very important to me.
"It's not just because I am playing - I am not doing this just to promote myself. I'm using my image to promote my foundation, so it is something I want to do long-term.
"It's not something you do and after three years you (stop). It's something very serious. I'm not doing it for fame."
