Chelsea defender Ivanovic claims Madrid interest

London: Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic has claimed that he is on Real Madrid's wish-list for the new season.

Spanish sources have reported that Ivanovic is high on Jose Mourinho's list of targets as the Portuguese coach looks to fine-tune his squad to give Madrid their 10th Champions League trophy in 2012-13.

The 28-year-old defender, who started Serbia's 2-0 defeat against Spain on Saturday, stated that he is aware of Madrid's interest in him, but stressed that he is happy with life at Stamford Bridge and is not thinking about leaving the Blues after their continental success.

The 28-year-old Serbian, however, said he is not thinking about leaving the Blues after their Champions League success.

"I know what has been written about my future and that Madrid are following me, but now is not the time to talk about this," Ivanovic told Marca.

"I am focused on the national team now and I am very happy at Chelsea. I won the Champions League just one week ago and to think about changing clubs now is complicated. I am very happy in London."

Ivanovic, who missed the Champions League final through suspension, joined Chelsea from Lokomotiv Moscow in 2008 for a reported €12 million.

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