Chelsea star agrees exit after secret transfer talks - reports

CHELSEA veteran Branislav Ivanovic is reportedly closing in on a move to Turkish side Besiktas.

Branislav Ivanovic is reportedly set for a move to Besiktas

 Ivanovic has fallen down the pecking order at Chelsea following the arrival of Antonio Conte in the summer.

The Blues defender's contract is up at the end of the season - meaning he is free in January to negotiate a move away. 

And Turkish newspaper Haber Turk claim that the defender has agreed in principle to join Besiktas

The report claims that Besiktas president Fikret Orman travelled to London last week to hold talks with Ivanovic.
And the 32-year-old is now said to be ready to bring the curtain down on his time at Stamford Bridge.
Barcelona and Juventus have also been backed to move for the Serbia international but Besiktas are apparently leading the race for his signature.

 

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