Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has no doubts Frank Lampard will be given a hero's welcome by fans if he turns out for Manchester City this weekend.
Lampard quit Stamford Bridge at the end of last season when his contract was not renewed and went on to sign for New York City in the MLS.
He joined Manchester City on loan over the summer, and will come face to face with his old team-mates for the first time at the weekend.
Drogba said: "The fans know what he gave for the club. They know what he did. So I know, for sure, the reaction will be good.
"I know that, for sure. It doesn't matter what team he is playing for now. He belongs to us. He is a Chelsea player. For what he did.
"He made the crowd shout and cheer, his name and for us, a lot of times here. For me he's part of the history of this club.
"I can't wait to see him, to see my partner in crime!
"It's a pity that I've come back and he's not here any more.
"But I know for sure I will be happy to see him again. I will be in touch, I will not text him but I will see him."
