By Daily Sports on June 5, 2019
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt, with the highly-rated striker penning a six-year contract with the Blancos.
The 21-year-old Serbia international emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in European football during the 2018-19 campaign.
His return of 27 goals in 47 appearances attracted plenty of attention, with Real one of several sides to cast admiring glances in his direction.
Those at the Santiago Bernabeu have now won the race for the forward's signature, with Jovic tied to a deal through to the summer of 2025.
A brief statement from the Liga giants on their official website read: “Real Madrid CF and Eintracht Frankfurt have agreed to the transfer of player Luka Jovic, pending a medical examination.
“The player will be tied to the club for the next six seasons, until June 30, 2025.”
Real were expected to spend big this summer after enduring a testing 2018-19 campaign.
It is suggested that they have parted with around €70 million (£62m/$79m) in order to bring in Jovic.
They had to dig deep to get a deal over the line as Eintracht only recently pushed through a permanent deal of their own for the promising frontman.
The Bundesliga outfit took up a purchase option in the loan agreement which saw him star for them across a two-season stay from Benfica.
An immediate profit has been made, although those in Germany are disappointed to be bidding farewell to the player who impressed so much during his time in the Bundesliga.
Frankfurt’s sporting director Fredi Bobic has said: “Luka Jovic is a big loss for us.
“His explosiveness and scoring skills have spread throughout Europe and we’ve benefited not only from his goals over the past two years.
“But for us it was clear that there is a financial pain threshold.
“For Eintracht Frankfurt this is a good and important transfer. We wish Luka only the best for his future.
“He has the best qualifications for a great career. And we are proud that we were able to support him along the way.”
Jovic will join an attacking pool of talent in the Spanish capital that includes Karim Benzema and Mariano Diaz. (Goal)
•Photo shows Luka Jovic
Source Daily Sports
Posted June 5, 2019
You may also like...
Gusau backs Falcons to shine at Olympics
Mourinho Warns Son May Not Be Released For...
SPORTS LAW with AMOBI EZEAKU, Esq.: Contractual Stability:...
‘Bafana won’t lose focus against Nigeria’
Ancelotti Happy With Quality Of Squad After Everton...
PSG Win To Go Top Without Pochettino

D’Tigress open W’Cup qualifying campaign with Colombia clash
Onigbide's contributions helped shape Nigeria’s football, NSC mourns ex-Super Eagles coach
Joshua career-earnings per punch recorded at £172k
Onuachu breaks 14-year Trabzonspor goal record
Musa dedicates derby win to Pillars fan
Rivers United’s scoring run thrills Finidi
How Arsenal can win Premier League
NWFL player Ihotu regains freedom after N1.5m ransom
Onyeka doubtful for Bristol clash
D’Tigers drop to 53rd in world rankings
Commonwealth Games: Nigeria’s boxing trials final hold today
Don’t compare Itauma to Tyson — Lewis
Rangers International going, going . . . (63,599 views)
Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (54,927 views)
Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (52,834 views)
Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (52,459 views)
Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (52,376 views)
Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (52,286 views)
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (52,162 views)
NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (51,704 views)
Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (50,882 views)
Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (49,399 views)
Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (47,790 views)
John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (47,265 views)