What does the cryptic crossword clue "Press opportunity to move over European statesman (4,10)" mean?

The definition is "European statesman". The wordplay uses a reversal. IRON (synonym="press") + CHANCE (synonym="opportunity") + ROLL (reversal="move") = IRON CHANCELLOR; definition: "European statesman" The answer is IRON CHANCELLOR.

Press opportunity to move over European statesman (4,10)

Times Cryptic #28154 | 1 Across | 2021-12-07 flower

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