With his contract due to expire at the end of the season, Sochaux offered him a new deal they failed to meet Drame's wage demands. His contract expired at the end of the 2011 season and he became a free agent.
With his agreement set to expire at the end of the year, Sochaux presented him with an extension that did not address Drame's salary requirements. At the conclusion of the 2011 season, he became available on the open market.