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Report: Dejan Lovren to Leave Liverpool for Zenit Saint Petersburg

Liverpool Central Defender Dejan Lovren
Liverpool Central Defender Dejan Lovren

Dejan Lovren is reportedly set to leave Liverpool and join Zenit Saint Petersburg in the summer transfer window.

It has been reported by BBC Sport that Liverpool central defender Lovren is close to leaving the Premier League champions and moving to Russian Premier League outfit Zenit.

The Reds will be paid a transfer fee of 11 million pounds by Zenit for the services of the 31-year-old Croatia international central defender.

Liverpool Spell

Lovren joined Liverpool from Premier League rivals Southampton back in the summer of 2014 for 20 million pounds.

The Croatia international centre-back has made 131 appearances in the Premier League for the Reds, scoring five goals in the process.

The former Lyon star also helped the Reds win the Premier League title this season and the Champions League in 2018-19.

Lovren has made nine starts and one substitute appearance in the Premier League for Liverpool this season, providing one assist in the process.

The central defender also scored one goal in three Champions League matches for Jurgen Klopp’s side this campaign.