Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is expected to confirm he is joining Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua this week.
The Ivory Coast international, aged 34, has reportedly agreed a two-and-a-half year contract worth a staggering £25m.Drogba will announce the deal on his personal website, according to the Chinese club's chief investor Zhu Jun
United Arab Emirates club Al Wasl have also shown an interest in Drogba, who is a free agent.
But a move to China will will reunite him with another former Chelsea striker, Nicolas Anelka.
'The next step is interesting,' said Drogba during a promotional visit to India.
'I will announce it soon. But as of now, you will just have to wait.'
Ambitious Shenhua have spent lavishly on foreign talent, including coaches.
They sacked head coach Jean Tigana earlier this season and replaced him with former Argentina manager Sergio Batista last month.
They are currently 12th in the 16-club Super League
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