Bosnian goalkeeper Vladan Kovacevic is about to become Sporting’s new goalkeeper, after the departure of Spaniard Antonio Adan. This information was published on Thursday evening in the national sports press, and in the meantime it was confirmed by Misfotipol.
Kovacevic, 26, is 1.92 meters tall, and in the last three seasons he has represented Rakov, from Poland, a club he has a contract with until 2026. In 2023/24, he faced Sporting on two occasions, in the league. Europa League, in 47 matches played throughout the season.
From what our newspaper has been able to determine, Kovacevic was already negotiated a few weeks ago, and the deal should be completed for a sum of around €4.8 million and the contract with the Lions will likely last until 2028.
Close to continuing his career in Lisbon, Kovacevic was already close to the Portuguese capital, but through Benfica’s doorstep. It was the same, already in Rakov, in 2022, Who confirmed that he had an “offer” from the Eagles. But the deal did not happen Kovacevic also stated in October.
Before Rakov, Kovacevic, who is yet to play as an international for Bosnia, rose to prominence at his home club Sarajevo. He was a hero for the Bosnian national team and also for Rakov and now he is about to be a new face for the current Portuguese national champion.
