Luka Jovic makes the switch from Real Madrid to Fiorentina, the clubs announced on Friday evening through the official channels. For a long time it looked like the 24-year-old striker would move to Florence on a rental basis, but now the parties involved have announced that it is a permanent deal. The 26-time Serbian international is signing a contract until mid-2024. It is as yet unknown which transfer fee la Viola pays to Real Madrid.
At Fiorentina, Jovic must make his compatriot Dusan Vlahovic forget. The latter striker scored 17 goals in 21 appearances for the club from Florence last season, but left for Juventus in the winter break for 81.6 million. Jovic enters the Conference League with Fiorentina. The club managed to narrowly stay ahead of Atalanta on the last match day of last year in the battle for seventh place. This place entitles you to a ticket for the European tournament in Italy.
Jovic started his career in the youth of Red Star Belgrade, after which he made the switch to Benfica in 2016. The Portuguese rented him out to Eintracht Frankfurt for two seasons in 2017. The Germans were convinced after 36 goals in 75 matches and decided to buy them for 22.3 million euros. A day after Frankfurt was officially taken over from Benfica, Jovic left for Real Madrid for 63 million euros. There was a long time between the Royal and Fiorentina discussed a lease, but in the end a permanent deal proved to be the best option.
At Fiorentina, Jovic will be the teammate of Sofyan Amrabat, among others. Furthermore, the striker will most likely play together with goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini. According to Fabrizio Romano, Fiorentina has already reached an agreement with Atalanta about a transfer. The closing post was leased to Tottenham Hotspur last season and has la Dea still have a contract until mid-2024.
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