As reported by reputed German journalist Patrick Berger, Manchester City are keeping tabs on FK Crvena Zvezda youngster Andrija Maksimovic. The English club have been impressed with his progression and might prefer signing him early to get the dividends later.
Who is Andrija Maksimovic?
Andrija Maksimovic is the latest young prospect to come out of Serbia. He broke into the senior team last season and has made decent appearances so far. He is rated highly in his country and is expected to become a star in the near future.
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Maksimovic featured in 32 games last season, netting seven goals and assisting once. He already has four goals and three assists to his name in 11 outings in the ongoing campaign. He also made his international debut recently and became the youngest name to don the Serbian jersey.
The Serbian primarily plays as an attacking midfielder but is also armed to deploy as a right-winger. He is an intelligent player with extraordinary dribbling skills. He picks the spaces well and also has a commendable vision to create goal-scoring opportunities.
Andrija Maksimovic will fit well in Manchester City
Manchester City have a proven record of nourishing young talents into world-class performers. Hence, their interest in Andrija Maksimovic is not surprising. As the young has immense potential and high qualities, he can be prepared for future use.
The Citizens can acquire Maksimovic’s services and help him develop his game further. Once he is convincing enough, they can provide him with opportunities in the senior team. Talking about the 17-year-old’s style of play, he is elegant and smooth in the middle of the park. If he can cope up at the highest level, he will enjoy his game under Pep Guardiola’s guidance.
Manchester City will have to beat the likes of Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, and Juventus to get the hot property apart from spending around €15m.
