Ivanovic Transfer to Juventus ‘Unrealistic’
Lokomotiv Moscow have no intention of selling star defender Branislav Ivanovic to Juventus, according to the club’s official website.
The Serbian defender has been linked heavily with the Bianconeri in recent weeks and yesterday spoke of his delight at the chances of a possible move.
“Juve are observing me? This makes me very proud. To know that a great, prestigious club want to sign me fills me with joy.”
However the Russian club seem to have shot down any chances of an imminent move. “The chances of selling Ivanovic are unrealistic. The player has a long-term contract with us and his intention is to respect it. There has never been any negotiations with Juventus,” a club statement revealed.
The 23-year-old is contracted to Lokomotiv until 2011 but it remains to be seen how long they can retain of one of Europe’s most promising young players.
Ivanovic was one of the stars of the European Under-21 Championships during the summer, where his outstanding displays helped take Serbia all the way to the final, where they were defeated by hosts Holland.
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri is said to be keen on signing Ivanovic during the January transfer window in a bid to tighten up the Bianconeri backline.
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