London, Feb 2: English Premier League club Chelsea has confirmed the departure of Serb Branislav Ivanovic to Zenit St. Petersburg after "a wonderful nine-year Chelsea career", describing him as a "legend".
All leagues special site; EPL latest points table
"Branislav Ivanovic has today joined Zenit St Petersburg following a wonderful nine-year Chelsea career, during which time he became an integral member of the side and scored many important goals as we won eight major trophies," the London side said on its official website on Wednesday, reports Efe.