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Didier Drogba has announced Sunday's match against Sunderland will be the last of his second spell with Chelsea after deciding to seek more playing time elsewhere.
The Ivorian re-joined the Blues on a one-year deal last summer after Jose Mourinho snapped up the free agent following stints with Shanghai and Galatasaray.
Drogba has made just seven starts in the Premier League this term, scoring four, but he will be fondly remembered for his first spell at Stamford Bridge, which lasted eight seasons.
During that time between 2004 and 2012, the 37-year-old won three Premier League titles, two League cups, four FA Cups and famously bowed out with the winning penalty in the 2012 Champions League final. He has since added another league crown and League Cup medal to that impressive haul, but has also been hailed for his impact off the field by manager an team-mates alike this season.
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Drogba will now search for another club as he targets at least one more season playing the game.
He told the club's official website: "I want to play for at least one more season and in order to play more football I feel I need to go to another club. All the fans know my love for Chelsea and I hope to be back here in the future in another role."
A statement on the club's website said: "Everyone at Chelsea Football Club would like to thank Didier for his fantastic service and he is always welcome back to Stamford Bridge."
