KEY POINTS

  • AC Milan is reportedly eyeing Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic
  • Jovic recently suffered an injury at home in an unfortunate accident
  • Real Madrid has fielded Jovic as a backup to veteran player Karim Benzema

One of Real Madrid’s strikers Luka Jovic has gained a lot of interest from several clubs. One of these includes AC Milan and their need for an additional offensive player.

It’s important to note that Jovic hasn’t quite maximized his stay with Real Madrid just yet. The 22-year-old has seen limited minutes behind one of the club’s staple figures Karim Benzema.

While Jovic possesses incredible talent on the pitch, the rising star has seen some struggle in the past few months. The Serbian forward reportedly broke his heel falling off a wall at home in Belgrade.

It was a big blow to Jovic’s physical and mental health as he was diagnosed with an extra-articular fracture in the calcaneus bone of his right foot.

“He’s somewhat depressed and afraid,” Jovic’s father said.

Despite all of these, the immense skill and upside Jovic maintain should not be overlooked. In his days as a member of Eintracht Frankfurt, he tallied 75 appearances and scored 36 goals. This performance showed enough reason for Real Madrid to sign him up in the club.

With the unpredictability of the season, Jovic has been involved in speculation about a transfer to AC Milan. It has been reported by Milan Live, per way of The Real Champs, that AC Milan would like to sign Jovic to a two-year loan deal with an option to buy.

It will be an interesting development to see if Los Blancos will pull through with this transaction given that Jovic has a lot to offer in the team. As one of the more talented strikers, there are other players Real Madrid could let go off easier such as Mariano Diaz.

The potential Jovic has gives the club more reason to believe that he can be one of Benzema’s successor. Given that he has been under the ropes of a veteran player can give him the additional boost his career needs when it’s time for him to step up as the main guy.

Whether or not AC Milan pushes through with the transaction, the development of Jovic is something to look out for as the man is filled with budding ability waiting to take over.

 Luka Jovic of Real Madrid
Luka Jovic of Real Madrid Getty Images | Alejandro/DeFodi Images