Branislav Ivanovic

Branislav Ivanovic | Serbia & Chelsea Superstar

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Serbian international Branislav Ivanovicspent over three years at Russian Premier League giants Zenit St. Petersburg following his move from English club Chelsea. The veteran defender had a hugely successful career at Stamford Bridge including the winner in the 2013 Europa League final. Branislav Ivanovic scored the winning goal as Chelsea beat Portuguese giants Benfica 2-1 in the final to win the Europa League title at the end of the 2012/13 campaign.

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Utility defender BranislavIvanovicdidn't win any major trophy during his national team career with Serbia. However, it must be pointed out that he was very close to winning a trophy with the u-21 team on two occasions. BranislavIvanovic was part of the Serbia and Montenegro that finished second at the 2004 UEFA European u-21 Championship in Germany. Ivanovic saw red on the stroke of fulltime as Italy beat his team 3-0 in the final to win the tournament. The Italians scored a first half goal through Daniele De Rossi before Cesare Bovo and Alberto Gilardino added a second and third Italian goal respectively to make it a dominant win.

BranislavIvanovic followed in the footsteps of his father by becoming a professional footballer in Serbia. He started his career at FK Srem before joining OFK Beograd in December 2003.

OFK Beograd was in the Serbian top flight by the time BranislavIvanovic joined them and he was a part of the team that punched above their weight for several seasons. Ivanovic and OFK Beograd performed beyond expectations and they even reached the last four of the 2004 UEFA Intertoto Cup against all odds. They were not one of the teams expected to make the final stages of the competition.

Although not all of West Brom's fans will be happy with the fact that Branislav Ivanovic could be playing for them next season, it looks as though the defender is getting prepared to head into the new season as a charged-up player. Ivanovic was not a top performer for West Brom last season and fans began to call for his head as a result. Many of them asked the club to sell him as they no longer want to see him play for the club again. However, it looks like they will have to endure watching him for another season after the former Chelsea man revealed that he is already working towards having a bright start to the next season.

Although not all of West Brom's fans will be happy with the fact that Branislav Ivanovic could be playing for them next season, it looks as though the defender is getting prepared to head into the new season as a charged-up player. Ivanovic was not a top performer for West Brom last season and fans began to call for his head as a result. Many of them asked the club to sell him as they no longer want to see him play for the club again. However, it looks like they will have to endure watching him for another season after the former Chelsea man revealed that he is already working towards having a bright start to the next season.

The reports that were linking Branislav Ivanovic away from West Bromwich Albion have all cooled down and according to the recent reports, he could well be staying at the Hawthorns next season. Former Chelsea and Serbia international defender Ivanovic is one of the names that have been earmarked for a potential departure from West Brom and has been asked to be sold by the club's fans following his poor and underwhelming performances last season where he failed to establish himself as a key payer at the club following his transfer back to the Premier League.

Former Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic has continued to insist that he is happy at West Bromwich Albion and wants to remain at the club, even though talks about his potential exit from the Hawthorns over the last couple of weeks. According to a section of the Baggies' fans, Ivanovic should not be at the club, and that he should consider seeking a move elsewhere. Since completing his signing to West Brom, things have not gone as expected and while there are several other reasons, some of the fans believe that part of the reasons for West Brom's poor season was because of the defender.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane appears to be one of the players that are currently having a hard time choosing where they will be playing their football next season. The England international striker is said to be on the verge of leaving Spurs and has been linked with a couple of England's best teams. The two Manchester clubs, City and United have joined Chelsea and Liverpool in chasing the signature of the prolific goalscorer but he will be a huge loss for Tottenham if he finally departs the club.

Manchester United and their bitter rivals Manchester City are said to be the top two clubs that can afford his signing and it is believed that the striker will choose one of the two clubs in a bid to boost his chances of winning titles before his career comes to an end.

Premier League club West Bromwich Albion defender Branislav Ivanovic has revealed that he loves it at the club and does not want to leave, with reports claiming that the Serbian defender could be heading for the exit door in the summer. Ivanovic has come under a lot of criticism for his performances for the Baggies this season and has been called out a couple of times for not performing up to expectations in some games as well.

Since moving to the Hawthorns, the veteran right-back has not been able to cement his spot in the West Brom team and has been heavily linked with an exit from the club on numerous occasions this season. West Brom fans have also expressed their desire that they do not want the former Chelsea man at their club, but Baggies manager Sam Allardyce kept giving him more chances to prove himself.

West Bromwich Albion defender Branislav Ivanovic is currently attracting interest from a host of clubs in China and looks almost certain to leave the Hawthorns at the end of the current campaign. The veteran Premier League defender has mostly been a liability for the Baggies this season and has not been able to justify the reason for the club choosing to sign him in the last summer's transfer window.

West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce proposed the signing of the former Chelsea defender to the Baggies board last summer at a time when the club were conceding a lot of goals and needed the presence of an experienced defender to shore things up at the back. Following the signing of Ivanovic, everyone at the club thought they had found their perfect defender and the best option they could get at that moment, but the reverse has been the case.