Chelsea's chief executive Ron Gourlay has quashed any rumours that Didier Drogba will be leaving Stamford Bridge.
Gourlay was quick to deny any gossip that their star man was leaving West London in the summer.
The Ivory Coast international has been linked with big-spending Manchester City and Inter Milan.
But Gourlay has insisted that the 32-year-old - who is under contract until 2012 - will at least see out this season.
"Didier will be a Chelsea player next year. Didier is under contract," he told Sky Sports News. "The thing about this time of year is we always get (this). For our players to be in the news - it's normal. But Didier Drogba will be a Chelsea player next year."