WEST BROM have announced the signing of veteran defender Branislav Ivanovic on a one-year deal.
The 36-year-old has joined the Baggies on a free transfer after his contract at Russian side Zenit St Petersburg expired.
Branislav Ivanovic has returned to the Premier League by joining West Brom
SunSport reported last week how the former Chelsea star was set to make the move to the Hawthorns.
And now the club have confirmed his arrival, with the Serbian international to wear the No 20 shirt.
Ivanovic – who has returned to the Premier League after leaving in February 2017 – has spoke of his joy at linking up with Slaven Bilic’s men.
He told the club’s website: “The Premier League is the best league in the world.
“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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“I hope I am going to be successful here.
“I have a lot of ambition and I want to prove a lot of things. I will give everything for the team.”
Bilic has hailed the acquisition of Ivanovic, as he stated his experience will be invaluable for the newly-promoted side.
He 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.
“So it is not only him, it is him plus the influence he will have on not just defenders but the whole team around him.
“That’s why we targeted him as one of our prime targets. It’s a great signing for us.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
