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West Brom sign ex-Chelsea defender Ivanovic

West Brom on Tuesday announced the signing of former Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, who arrives at the Hawthorns on a free transfer from Zenit St Petersburg.
Serbian defender Branislav Ivanovic has joined Premier League side West Brom
Serbian defender Branislav Ivanovic has joined Premier League side West Brom

The Serbia international won three Premier League titles and the Champions League during his nine-year spell at Stamford Bridge, which ended in 2017.

West Brom marked their return to the Premier League with a 3-0 defeat to Leicester on Sunday.

"The Premier League is the best league in the world," Ivanovic, 36, told the club's official website.

"I need to challenge myself and I am ready for the challenge. I am really happy to be back playing in the Premier League."

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West Brom boss Slaven Bilic said: "He's a great addition for us, a team who are newly promoted in the Premier League. He ticks all the boxes for us.

"He's done everything in his career -- it's been magnificent. We're delighted. He adds quality and experience on the pitch and off the pitch."

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