A new face in the Hertha training camp in Leogang (Austria)!
The Berlin team sign striker Stevan Jovetic (31). Montenegro’s international (55 appearances) is on a free transfer and previously played in Monaco for four years.
Jovetic was already there at the morning training session, but was not yet able to shine in the tactical unit. It will be important for him to catch up on the units he has missed so far.
Coach Pal Dardai (45): “We have to talk to him a lot. We are at the end of the preparation and have had a lot of tactical training behind us. He has to absorb a lot – like a Formula 1 driver who has to have all the corners in his head in order to know when to accelerate or brake. “
Jovetic immediately got involved: After training, he did a fitness session with the EM returnees Dedryck Boyata and Vladimir Darida (both 30).
In the stands, manager Fredi Bobic (49) watched casually with sunglasses. He had arranged the deal a week ago. Jovetic: “I knew he was a good manager. I had no doubts and decided to come here. “
Before moving, Jovetic got advice from buddy Nemanja Radonjic (25 / Marseille), who was loaned to Hertha until the summer. Those responsible are also examining the possibility of binding the wing racer firmly. It certainly helped that Radonjic raved about Hertha to his friend.
Jovetic: “He only told me the best about the club, the city and the team-mates.” And further: “It’s a great challenge and I’ll do my best to get Hertha to where the club belongs.”
At Hertha, he should do that primarily with goals. Jovetic is flexible, can play almost anything in attack – and, according to Dardai, has other qualities: “He’s a strong player and experienced, he is also a sure-footed player and creative.” And: “Now we have several experienced players in the dressing room, that doesn’t hurt. “
Jovetic gained experience at clubs such as Partizan Belgrade, Florence, Manchester City, Inter Milan and Seville. With the Bundesliga he will soon be in the fifth top division – and should go hunting for goals there for Hertha.
Another newcomer could soon prevent goals: Hertha should strive for Nikola Maksimovic (29), who is also without a club. The Serbian central defender (market value 10 million euros) played for Naples until the summer and would be available for free.
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