Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic was linked to Bayern Munich in April of 2015, according to the tabloids, but snubbed the German giants to stay at Stamford Bridge. Eleven months ago, he made a statement pledging his future to the Blues and dropped a hint that both his agent and the club are working towards a new contract extension
“I know I didn’t start the season well but I am back,” the right-back then told reporters.
“I hope the results will be good for the team. In that case I will be good as well. I hope and I think we will have time to speak about my future. ”
So despite all the rough patches that Chelsea endured this season, Branislav Ivanovic committed to remaining at the West London side. Now that Chelsea is riding high, legitimate Premier League title contenders, other European power houses are going to be interested in poaching their players.
Ivanovic could be one of those targets, writes Goal:
Juventus are the latest club to consider a January approach for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, according to Tuttosport.
The experienced Serbia international, who has been at Stamford Bridge since 2008, is approaching the end of his contract and will be a free agent next summer.
Chelsea are eager to avoid seeing him walk away for nothing, which has opened the door to a winter switch elsewhere.
It’s an interesting bit of transfer talk, on this an international break day that lacks in true news stories.
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