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Aleksandar Stanković, a 19-year-old Serbian midfielder playing for FC Luzern, has been amazing this season. He’s there on loan and making fans and the club very happy. With three goals and two assists in 32 games, FC Luzern is thinking about paying €1.5 million to make him a permanent player.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Stanković is on loan from Inter Milan and has done really well under his coach at Luzern, Mario Frick. He has played in 32 matches in all competitions since he moved to Switzerland. Stanković has made five goal contributions (3 goals, 2 assists) in his first season, and his performance in the recent 4-3 win over Winterthur was particularly outstanding with a rating of 8.1. He has secured a long-term spot in Luzern’s lineup, and the fourth-placed Super League team is reportedly quite satisfied with his development. They are seriously considering activating the €1.5 million buy option in his loan deal this summer.
THE BIG PICTURE
Stanković’s loan contract has a buy-back clause for Inter as well, so the Italian powerhouse still has some influence over the kid’s future. This highlights Inter’s belief in the young talent and indicates that they could see him playing at San Siro in the near future. Stanković, the son of former Serbian international Dejan Stanković, has a bright future ahead of him. With the team vying for European qualification, he has been crucial to Luzern’s success in the Super League.
WHAT’S NEXT?
As Luzern prepares for the upcoming challenging match against Servette, who is one place above them in third place, Europe’s next task lies ahead. The top 5 teams in the Swiss League advance for the Champions stage where they play each other to determine the league winner. Stanković is also likely to stay at the center of the midfield amid the intense speculation surrounding his future. The decision regarding the player’s final transfer, however, will depend on the discussions between the two clubs in the upcoming weeks.
