Real Madrid finalized the transfer of Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt today on a six-year deal that sees the 21-year-old at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2025.
The €70m transfer is Zidane’s third and most expensive signing so far this summer, following the acquisitions of Eder Militao and Rodrygo Goes.
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Jovic is said to be one of the best young strikers in the world, with great anticipation in front of the goal that so often leads to one-time finishes. The Serbian international scored ten goals in the Europa League, finishing only behind Chelsea’s Oliver Giroud.
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Could Jovic be the one to replace Ronaldo?
While following in the footsteps of Ronaldo is unimaginable, Jovic can still be a goal-machine — he was the joint-third top scorer in the Bundesliga with 17 goals in 32 appearances. Lining up alongside Karim Benzema will pose a double-threat to any opposition.
Said the starlet’s former Frankfurt teammate Kevin-Prince Boateng: “Luka Jović is a street footballer and has a nose for goal. He scores with his head, his right or his left foot. He just has everything a striker needs.”
With the pending arrival of Eden Hazard in Madrid, Los Blancos are shaping up an incredible strike force for next season.