The rise and fall of Luka Jovic: From European stardom to struggles at Milan

Performance declines like that of Luka Jovic. The Serbian starred in a ‘boom’ in the season 18-19 that turned the sports management of the clubs upside down. Now play without making noise in the Milan, where he participates little and has not yet scored. And it is that Jovicwhat did it mark 27 goals in the 18-19 seasonhas noted only 20 since then, adding up the last five campaigns.

Jovic missed a called goal to force extra time… and sank into tears at the end

The ‘disappearance’ of a player for whom the greats of Europe came together six seasons ago. Because Jovic became one of the most sought-after ‘nines’ in the summer 2019. With permission of the Kane, Benzema, Lewandowski, Luis Suarez, Cristiano or Mbappewas one of the scorers of the moment.

Jovic He stood out in 18-19, signing a spectacular season with the Concord. Everything he touched he turned into a goal. He scored 27 goals in 48 games, 17 in the Bundesliga and 10 in the Europa League. His 21 years and his scoring power put him in the spotlight of half of Europe. Especially striking was the fight between Madrid and Barça for his signing. Jovic He would end up wearing white in a 60 million euro operation.

A big bet

He Madrid made a strong investment with the aim of ending once and for all the problem it had with the replacement of Benzema. Jovic was chosen to fulfill the role of ‘guarantee substitute’, but it was not up to par. First, she met the ‘killer’ version of a Karim that didn’t give him options. Second, he didn’t take advantage of the few opportunities he had. Two goals were his baggage in his first year in white.

In the second season, after an inconsequential and unmarked first stretch, he ends up returning loaned to Eintrach at the winter market. Brand four goals and does not achieve the expected comeback in its performance. Return to Madrid with the hope that the change on the bench, with the arrival of Ancelotti, will represent a new starting point. But nothing changes: He plays 549 minutes spread over 19 games and scores a goal.

Goodbye to Madrid

In 22-23 he left the white club permanently. “I left for Real Madrid too soon. Benzema exploded and deservedly won the Ballon d’Or. At first I had bad luck. First COVID broke out, then some injuries stopped me… But for me it was definitely a great experience.”explained the player after his departure.

A penalty missed by Jovic ‘gives’ a point to Juventus

He left for the Fiorentinawhere he recovered some of his lost prominence and part of his scoring instinct. He played 50 games and scored 13 goals. But it was not enough. To the point that the Italian team left him go to Milan for freewho after failing to specify several previous alternatives to reinforce his attack, decided bet on Jovic. A bet that has not turned out well today because the Serbian has returned to his old ways. He is a substitute and has not scored any goals.

2023-11-23 05:03:39
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