Chelsea hand Ivanovic new deal but Serbia coach touts his move to Madrid

23 December 2009 12:03
Moving up in the world: Branislav Ivanovic (right) is wanted at both Chelsea and Real Madrid[LNB]Chelsea have rebuffed interest from Real Madrid in Branislav Ivanovic and are set to reward the Serbia defender with a new contract next summer.[LNB]Madrid are desperate to land Ivanovic after their Portugal centre-back Pepe suffered an injury that will keep him out of action for the rest of the season. But Blues coach Carlo Ancelotti has no intention of letting Ivanovic leave Stamford Bridge despite the Spanish giants identifying the 25-year-old stopper as their top defensive transfer target.[LNB]Chelsea right-back Jose Bosingwa could be on the sidelines for a further two months due to his troublesome knee injury, another reason why Ivanovic has become indispensible at the West London club.[LNB]Ivanovic will only have one year remaining on his current deal come the end of the season and Ancelotti is hoping to secure the defender for another four years.[LNB] However Ivanovic's national team boss Radomir Antic has talked up the prospect of a switch to the Spanish capital, saying he believes his man would have no trouble fitting in at Real Madrid.[LNB]  'Ivanovic is more solid than Pepe,' said the former Luton Town player, who has also managed Barcelona and Real. [LNB]'He is physical and is always calm at the back. He has all the attributes to be a Real Madrid player.'[LNB]Ivanovic joined Chelsea for £9.7million from Lokomotiv Moscow in January 2007 and is believed to be keen to commit his long-term future to the club.[LNB] David Villa gives Manchester United and Chelsea green light to take him to the Premier LeagueChelsea defender Ivanovic is turning heads at Spanish giants Real MadridHiddink has six million reasons to stay with Russia as Abramovich picks up billCHELSEA FC

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