Branislav Ivanovic leaves Chelsea for Zenit St Petersburg

By Nick Lustig

Image: Branislav Ivanovic has left Chelsea after spending over eight years with the club

Branislav Ivanovic has completed his move from Chelsea to Zenit St Petersburg.

The Serbia defender has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Russian side and joins on a free transfer.

"I am motivated and I think that I can play for many more seasons at the top level," he told the club's website.

"I can say that I am excited to be here and everything went smoothly.

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"I have to get used to the team and get physically ready for the upcoming official and important matches."

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Ivanovic joined Chelsea from Lokomotiv Moscow in January 2008 under the management of Avram Grant and featured 376 times in total, scoring 34 goals.

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The 32-year-old played 16 times this season following the appointment of Antonio Conte in the summer, scoring in what proved to be his last appearance for the club - a 4-0 FA Cup fourth-round victory over Brentford last Saturday.

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During his eight years with Chelsea, Ivanovic helped the club win two Premier League titles, three FA Cups, the League Cup, the Europa League and the Champions League.

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