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Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Saturday morning (14th July) ahead of his presentation as a Shanghai Shenhua player.

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There was incredible scenes at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Saturday morning as Didier Drogba prepared to continue his football career in China.

The Ivorian international will be presented as a Shanghai Shen hua player later on Saturday before the club's home match against Beijing Guoan.

Amid a large police presence, supporters yelled and chanted as the former Chelsea forward was given a heroes reception as he exited the airport.

Having scored the winning penalty in the 2012 UEFA Champions League final, Drogba was free to look for a new footballing challenge.

He chose the Chinese Super League, and will join up once again with former Chelsea team-mate Nicolas Anelka at Shanghai.

Thirty-four year-old Drogba, who has agreed a contract until 2014, could get his first run out for Shanghai in a friendly against Manchester United on 25th July.