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Impact acquire former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba

FILE - In this Sunday, May 24, 2015 file photo, the crown of the trophy is placed on the head of Didier Drogba after the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. Montreal Impact says it has signed former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. Impact confirmed the signing on Monday, July 27, 2015 following a trade with Chicago Fire, which had initially completed a move for the 37-year-old forward. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File) FILE - In this Sunday, May 24, 2015 file photo, the crown of the trophy is placed on the head of Didier Drogba after the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. Montreal Impact says it has signed former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. Impact confirmed the signing on Monday, July 27, 2015 following a trade with Chicago Fire, which had initially completed a move for the 37-year-old forward. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

By Associated Press July 27, 2015 1 min read

MONTREAL (AP) – The Montreal Impact have acquired former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba in a trade with the Chicago Fire.

Drogba joins the MLS club following his second spell at Chelsea where he won the league title last season. The 37-year-old forward signed with the Fire, who then sent him to the Impact on Monday for general and targeted allocation money.

Montreal president Joey Saputo says it’s an honor to welcome Drogba to the team.

Drogba scored the winning penalty kick when Chelsea won its first Champions League crown in 2012.

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This story corrects the transactions that brought Drogba to the Impact.