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Chelsea signing Petrovic: I want to match Matic, Ivanovic success

Djordje Petrovic is full of pride being the latest Serb to join Chelsea.

The former New England Revolution goalkeeper's move was confirmed this morning.

"I was at the game on Friday night against Luton and it was fantastic to experience the atmosphere inside Stamford Bridge," he told the club's website.

"It was a good win for the team, our first of the season, and I just can't wait to help the guys out now and experience it for myself at such a beautiful stadium.

"I grew up watching a lot of Premier League football so it really is a dream for me to be here now. I love the intensity of the league and the passion shown by the supporters.

"I know a lot about Chelsea. I remember watching Drogba but, as a Serbian, I liked to watch players like Ivanovic and Nemanja Matic.

"I'm the next Serbian to play here and I want to achieve many good things at Chelsea like they did!'I was at the game on Friday night against Luton and it was fantastic to experience the atmosphere inside Stamford Bridge.

"It was a good win for the team, our first of the season, and I just can't wait to help the guys out now and experience it for myself at such a beautiful stadium.

"I grew up watching a lot of Premier League football so it really is a dream for me to be here now. I love the intensity of the league and the passion shown by the supporters.

"I know a lot about Chelsea. I remember watching Drogba but, as a Serbian, I liked to watch players like Ivanovic and Nemanja Matic.

"I'm the next Serbian to play here and I want to achieve many good things at Chelsea like they did!"

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