Didier Drogba will leave Galatasaray this summer after one-and-a-half years with the Turkish club.

He joined Galatasaray from Shanghai Shenhua in January and helped them win the Super Lig title and Turkish Super Cup.

What happened?

Galatasaray finished second in the league this season, nine points behind champions Fenerbahce.

Didier Drogba was unable to fire his team to the title, but he scored important goals against rivals Fenerbahce and Besiktas.

Why it matters for Didier Drogba

The 36-year-old has been linked with a move back to Chelsea, potentially in a player-coach role.

He has not revealed his future plans, but he bid farewell to Galatasaray fans, saying the club will always be in his heart.

Didier Drogba told the club's official TV channel that he came to Turkey to play football and feel the passion again.

What comes next?

Didier Drogba will feature for Ivory Coast in this summer's World Cup, where he will face top teams from around the world.

He said he didn't come to Galatasaray for money, but to play football and make the fans happy.

The Turkish side won the Super Lig title in the 2012-2013 season, with Didier Drogba playing a key role.

He scored 20 goals in 37 appearances for Galatasaray, including a goal against Fenerbahce on March 9, 2013.

Didier Drogba's departure from Galatasaray marks the end of an era for the Turkish club.

He will always be remembered as a key player who helped the team win important titles.

The Ivory Coast international has had a successful career, playing for top clubs like Chelsea and Galatasaray.

He has won 12 major trophies, including the Champions League and the Premier League.

Didier Drogba's future plans are still uncertain, but he will always be a legend in the world of football.