Marseille initially struggled, with Alain
Perrin, who signed Didier Drogba from Guingamp, being soon
replaced by José Anigo. Didier was unperturbed and his
performances improved, scoring 18 goals and winning the award
for French player of the year. He also collected a UEFA Cup
runner's up medal, Marseille losing to Valencia in the final.
Again he attracted attention from bigger clubs, and at the end
of the season he moved to Chelsea as the club's record signing
for £24 million.
Marseille initially struggled, with Alain
Perrin, who signed Didier Drogba from Guingamp, being soon
replaced by José Anigo. Didier was unperturbed and his
performances improved, scoring 18 goals and winning the award
for French player of the year. He also collected a UEFA Cup
runner's up medal, Marseille losing to Valencia in the final.
Again he attracted attention from bigger clubs, and at the end
of the season he moved to Chelsea as the club's record signing
for £24 million.
