Real Madrid and Chelsea scouts captivated by Frankfurt midfield talent
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According to BILD, numerous scouts were present at Eintracht Frankfurt's recent Youth League defeat to FC Barcelona.
Many observed the youngsters of both teams, but some were specifically assigned to keep an eye on Niko Ilicevic.
Among them were scouts from Real Madrid, Chelsea, AC Milan, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.
The performance of the Frankfurt youth prospect was certainly impressive. Even against the La Masia team, Ilicevic stood out.
He scored a goal and displayed other noteworthy dribbling and attacking moves despite the narrow 4-3 loss.
While only 15 years of age, Ilicevic is a key part of their U-19 setup, with 5 goals and 1 assist in 18 games across all competitions.
Ilicevic is under contract with Frankfurt until 2027, but the club's management is already working intensively to keep him long-term.
