Dejan Lovren says he is excited to start a new chapter in his career after leaving Liverpool.

The Croatian defender has joined Zenit St. Petersburg in a deal reportedly worth £11m.

Lovren told Zenit's website of his switch: "I am happy and proud to join Zenit. I would like to thank Sergei Semak and Alexander Medvedev for making this move happen.

"I'm looking forward to the fans returning to the stadiums in full, and not just ten percent or at half capacity, but completely full. We have such a large and modern stadium it should be completely full!

"For my part, I will try to earn the supporters' respect with how I play and my hard work in training. I know that it will not be easy, but I will give all my energy and strength to this."