Veteran striker Didier Drogba will suit up as a member of the Montreal Impact this season.

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The Impact announced the opening of training camp on Monday, adding that Drogba would join the team for the second session in mid-February.

Drogba took to Twitter on Sunday to say he is gearing up for pre-season with the Impact.  

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Since season's end, there has been speculation the 37-year-old Drogba may retire and/or head back to Chelsea in a coaching role with the struggling side.

But the Impact pursued the Ivory Coast native in recent weeks and were successful in retaining his services.

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