Torres is Chelsea future says Drogba

Didier Drogba believes Fernando Torres will step up and lead Chelsea to glory in future despite his difficult start at Stamford Bridge.

The Ivorian striker confirmed on Tuesday that the he will be leaving the West London Club this summer when his contract expires, but he is confident there is someone ready to step up and replace him.

Fernando Torres, who was signed from Liverpool in January 2011 for £50m has already revealed his frustration with life at Stamford Bridge. However, Drogba believes the Spaniard will prove himself next season.

"Next season is going to be his season and I will try to speak to him. We have a good relationship. We don't understand why we didn't play together more, but that's the past. Torres is the future,"  Drogba told BBC.

"It's been difficult for him, but he has showed he is the man. Next season is going to be his season and I will try to speak to him."

The 34 year old striker also commented on his decision to leave Stamford Bridge after a successful eight-year spell.

He  said: "I think winning the game was the key. Not me scoring the penalty. Winning the game was the turning point, that's why I have decided to say goodbye.

"We made the story together and I want people to remember that. This is the best time to move on.

"Yes, there's a chance that if the result was different, maybe I would be here. We were talking for many weeks, but the turning point was based on the fact I won everything I could and scored in most of the finals we have played, trying to make a difference. I hope everyone will understand. Everything I did was for the fans and I hope they understand."