Kevin-Prince Boateng praises Jovic: 'He can become a world-class striker'
Kevin-Prince Boateng praises the in-form Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic and says he has every chance of becoming a world-class striker.
Luka Jovic has been in excellent form this season, scoring 12 goals in 15 appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt in all tournaments so far.
The 20-year-old striker, who is currently the Bundesliga's top scorer with nine league goals, has reportedly caught the eye of some of Europe's biggest clubs such as Bayern München, Liverpool and FC Barcelona - and his former teammate Kevin-Prince Boateng can see why.
The Sassuolo midfielder played with Jovic at Frankfurt last season and is convinced he can become a world-class striker.
"There are critics who only see Luka Jovic play once a week. I have seen him play every day and can therefore say that he can become a world-class striker. He has everything to become that," Boateng told Sport Bild and added:
"You see that in training. He has football in his genes, he's a street footballer, and he has a nose for goal. He scores with his head, right or left foot. He is technically good and can shoot well with both feet. He just has everything a striker needs."
Jovic is currently on loan from Benfica, but Frankfurt sporting director Bruno Hübner has said the club will trigger a release clause to tie him down to a permanent deal.
According to Kicker, 'Die Adler' will have to pay around €10-12 million to sign Jovic permanently.