Branislav Ivanovic signs new Chelsea deal

Ivanovic had a slow start at Stamford Bridge but is now one of the best right-backs in the division (GETTY IMAGES)

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic has signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract with the club.

Ivanovic will remain at Stamford Bridge until the summer of 2016 after agreeing the new deal.

The Serbian, who can play at right-back or centre-half, has made 99 appearances for the Blues since arriving from Lokomotiv Moscow in 2008.