Mihajlo Cvetkovic has emerged as a central figure for RSC Anderlecht, earning praise from former club forward Milan Jovanovic following a series of influential performances.
The 19-year-old Serbian forward recently secured the Man of the Match title after scoring against Club Brugge, a performance that highlighted his growing importance to the Brussels side, according to Voetbalkrant.
Jovanovic, who played for the club between 2011 and 2013, expressed admiration for his young countryman’s physical and technical attributes. “I appreciate Cvetkovic as a player: he is fast, strong, stable and aggressive,” Jovanovic told L’Avenir. He further said that the forward possesses an “excellent sense of space and timing” and consistently contributes maximum effort on the pitch.
Continuing a Serbian tradition
The rise of Cvetkovic represents the latest chapter in a long-standing tradition of Serbian players at Anderlecht. Jovanovic highlighted the historical contributions of players such as Nenad Jestrovic and Aleksandar Mitrovic, noting his satisfaction that the current squad continues this lineage. “I am happy that he plays for Anderlecht and continues the beautiful tradition of Serbian players at the club,” Jovanovic said.
Looking toward the future, the former Liverpool player shared a specific ambition for the teenager’s development in Belgium. “I hope that he achieves more than I did at Anderlecht, because he is still very young. I wish him a lot of success,” Jovanovic said.
Transfer market interest builds
Cvetkovic’s form has drawn significant attention beyond the Belgian Pro League, with several German clubs monitoring his progress. According to VoetbalBelgie, teams including Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart have been tracking the striker, who has recorded five goals in ten European appearances this season.
Anderlecht acquired Cvetkovic from Cukaricki in the summer of 2025 for a reported fee of 3,2 miljoen euro. During the previous summer transfer window, the club reportedly declined an offer in the region of 10 miljoen euro from Eintracht Frankfurt. Reports indicate that the Brussels club is now aiming for a valuation exceeding 20 miljoen euro for the forward, who is under contract until mid-2029 with an option for an additional season.
The club has not confirmed any immediate plans regarding a potential transfer for the player during the upcoming winter window. Cvetkovic remains available for selection as Anderlecht continues its domestic and European schedule.
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