Reports: Viola secure Ivanovic Friday 30 January, 2009
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It has been reported that Fiorentina and Chelsea have finally agreed terms for the transfer of defender Branislav Ivanovic.
The Serbian star has become frustrated by his lack of playing time at Stamford Bridge.
Milan unsuccessfully pursued the 24-year-old last summer, but it now seems that Fiorentina have had more luck in negotiations.
According to Sky Sports, after weeks of painstaking talks, Ivanovic will finally become a Gigliati player.
Ivanovic is a non-EU player and so won't be available for Fiorentina initially, but he should arrive at the end of the season.
There are suggestions that Manuel Da Costa may move the other way once his loan spell at Sampdoria ends.
As yet, the details of the agreement between the two sides are unclear.
Channel 4