Didier Drogba's camp denies Shanghai Shenhua release clause

Didier Drogba's representation have insisted that the former Chelsea striker will join Shanghai Shenhua and has no plans to speak to Barcelona over a possible move.

Reports emerged last night claiming that the 34-year-old has a release clause in his contract with the Chinese Super League outfit that allows him to leave for free if Barcelona come calling.

A spokeswoman for the Ivorian's representatives told BBC Sport: "There are no clauses in Drogba's contract allowing him a release to another club. He's just contracted to Shanghai and there is no planned meeting between the striker and Barcelona directors."

Drogba agreed a free transfer with Shenhua last week after calling time on his career at Stamford Bridge following the club's first ever Champions League final victory.