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Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has spoken highly of a former Chelsea forward, calling him the perfect striker.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney recently shared his admiration for former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.
Rooney expressed his belief that Drogba would command an astronomical transfer fee if he were still playing today.
Rooney's comments suggest that the ex-Chelsea star's value and influence would be more pronounced in the current, financially inflated football environment.
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Rooney praises Chelsea legend Didier Drogba
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"Drogba was a nightmare for defenders and when you talk about number nines now and you look at Haaland, probably the best two is Haaland and Kane, or the only two,” Rooney said (via The Boot Room).
“They are so difficult to find now and I think Drogba is the perfect number nine.
“He had pace, power, could score with both feet, could head it, free-kicks.
"If Drogba was around now he’d be worth a lot of money.”
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