This summer, Real Madrid is experiencing a period of renewal under the leadership of Xabi Alonso, its new coach. The former midfielder, with his fresh vision and ambition, is trying to return the club to the path of victory.
Alonso has promoted tactical changes and a clear commitment to youth, trying to build a solid and competitive team. However, his arrival has also brought complicated decisions regarding the squad.
Xabi Alonso is reviewing the squad and making decisions about players who don't fit into his project. One of those footballers is the protagonist of the news that's shaking up the market.
Luka Jovic, from white to Oviedo
Luka Jovic, Serbian striker with a past at Real Madrid, is about to make an unexpected turn in his career. After failing to find his place at the white club and going through several teams without standing out, Jovic is now looking to relaunch himself at a newly promoted club: Real Oviedo.
The player, who had a very discreet performance in Madrid (3 goals in 51 official matches), will see Oviedo as an opportunity to rediscover his best form. In addition, he will have Veljko Paunović, a compatriot and coach of the Asturian team, which could make his adaptation and improvement easier.
Negotiations are very advanced and Jovic is expected to travel to Oviedo soon to sign and begin his new stage. A signing that no one expected, but that makes a lot of sense for both parties.
Florentino Pérez and Madrid: a painful mistake?
Having an expensive and highly desired player end up at a newly promoted club calls into question Real Madrid's sports management. Florentino Pérez bet on Jovic, but he didn't know or wasn't able to get the most out of his potential.
Now, with Xabi Alonso in charge, the club has decided to let him go. However, the fact that the player joins a lower-tier team can be seen as a sign that the initial bet was a mistake.
Oviedo, an ambitious project full of hope
For Real Oviedo, this possible signing represents a real coup. The newly promoted club, led by Veljko Paunović, is looking to stay in the First Division. In addition, it wants to establish itself and dream of more ambitious goals for the future.
The arrival of a player with experience in major leagues and international clubs raises the fans' expectations. It also shows that Oviedo intends to compete at the highest level.
With Xabi Alonso at Madrid and Jovic at Oviedo, Spanish soccer is experiencing a summer of surprising changes.