Didier Drogba will not go out on loan to Bologna despite rumors to the contrary.

The Montreal Impact remain in the MLS Playoffs.

"Rumors coming from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean suggested that Didier Drogba would play in Italy, more precisely on loan with Italian club Bologna F.C. after the MLS playoffs," the statement from Montreal read.

"The Impact denied those rumours on Tuesday, originally reported by Italian media and newspapers who cover soccer almost exclusively and on a daily basis.

"The Italian club, the Impact, nor Drogba have ever discussed this possibility."