Monday, 15th July, 2013

Branislav Ivanovic is not prepared to quit Chelsea this summer, despite interest in his services from a number of clubs.

The Serbian has most recently been linked with wealthy French outfit Paris Saint-Germain, who are bidding to sign an upgrade on current right-backs Christophe Jallet and Gregory van der Wiel.



Ivanovic’s name had been mentioned at the Parc des Princes but, according to Tutto Mercato, the defender has no intention of leaving Stamford Bridge.

Indeed, the Serbia international is relishing the opportunity to work under Jose Mourinho in the upcoming campaign.

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Ivanovic has not played under Mourinho before, only arriving at Chelsea in 2008 from Lokomotiv Moscow.

The Portuguese tactician first took charge at Stamford Bridge between 2004 and 2007, before returning this summer.

Ivanovic made 34 appearances for Chelsea in the Premier League last season and was controversially bitten by Liverpool striker Luis Suarez. The Uruguayan was subsequently banned for ten games.

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