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Player touches down on flight to complete Chelsea transfer
CHELSEA defender Branislav Ivanovic has touched down in Russia ahead of his move to Zenit St Petersburg.
Chelsea star Branislav Ivanovic has touched down in Russia ahead of his move to Zenit
Ivanovic has been in talks over a move away from Stamford Bridge this month.
The 32-year-old is being allowed to leave Chelsea on a free transfer after struggling for game time this season.
The only Chelsea who didn't travel to Liverpool: Branislav Ivanovic. He landed in Russia & will join Zenit. (pic: via @RusFootballNews) #CFC pic.twitter.com/AyNfYtrLjZ
— Kristof Terreur ������ (@HLNinEngeland) January 31, 2017
He was not seen as Chelsea arrived in Liverpool ahead of their crucial Premier League clash with Jurgen Klopp's side tonight (8pm).
And the defender has now been pictured in Russia ahead of completing his move to Zenit.
Ivanovic will join the Russian club on a free transfer and has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal.
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The Serbia international, who joined Chelsea in 2008, has fallen down the pecking order since Antonio Conte swapped to a 3-4-3 formation.
The defender hasn’t started a Premier League game since the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in September.
Since joining the Blues, Ivanovic has made 376 appearances, scoring 34 goals.
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