Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has completed a move to Russian side Zenit St Petersburg for a reported £10.9 million ($14 million) after slipping down the pecking order at Anfield.
The 31-year-old, who joined the newly crowned Premier League champions from Southampton in 2014, made just 15 appearances this season, falling to fourth-choice centre-back behind Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip.
The Croatian has been troubled with niggling injuries over the past two years.
We can confirm @Dejan06Lovren has joined @fczenit_en on a permanent transfer.
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Everyone at the Reds would like to thank Dejan for his brilliant contribution over the years and wish him all the very best in his new challenge ❤️
"Another Liverpool legend who leaves the club, because he was absolutely a very, very important part of this team from the first day since I was in," manager Jurgen Klopp told liverpoolfc.com.
"When he was fit, he was very, very, very often in the team. A great player and a great person," Klopp added.
"Really good, in the air a machine, and I really liked working together with him. It will be interesting to follow Zenit St Petersburg now. I wish him the best of luck."
