La Liga champions Real Madrid are reportedly tracking the progress of 17-year-old Croatian wonderkid Luka Vuskovic, who will join Tottenham Hotspur next year.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Luka Vuskovic is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The reigning La Liga champions are closely monitoring the progress of the 17-year-old wonderkid, who will join Tottenham Hotspur when the summer transfer window opens next year. The Merengues have labelled the teenage prospect as the ‘next Gvardiol’.
Who is Luka Vuskovic?
Luka Vuskovic is the latest highly-rated Croat to rise in prominence in his homeland. A native of Split, the teenage whizkid has spent most of his formative years thus far in Croatia, graduating from the youth division at Hajduk Split. The youngster’s exploits have compelled Tottenham Hotspur to secure an agreement to sign him.
With Vuskovic yet to turn 18, he will not complete his move to Tottenham Hotspur when the summer transfer window opens next year. In the meantime, the 17-year-old defensive prospect joined KVC Westerlo on a season-long loan deal, and he has been a regular for the Belgian outfit thus far in the 2024/25 season.
The Croatian wonderkid has turned ten times thus far for KVC Westerlo while chipping in with four goals and one assist, an incredible tally for a centre-back. Meanwhile, Vuskovic’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs, including Real Madrid, even before joining Tottenham Hotspur.
Real Madrid want Vuskovic
Newcastle United also wanted to sign Luka Vuskovic before Tottenham Hotspur came calling. Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s interest in the Croatian teenager is understandable, considering David Alaba might not be fit enough to return to action anytime soon, if at all.
The reigning La Liga champions have labelled the incoming Tottenham defender as the ‘next Gvardiol’. Considering the progress the Manchester City defender has made since joining the Premier League champions, his compatriot should become one of the best players in the world if Real Madrid’s projection is accurate.
However, prising Vuskovic away from Tottenham might be a tall order, considering the 17-year-old Croat has yet to make his first-team bow for the North London club. So, Real Madrid might have to remain patient to land the youngster.
