Kovacic hatred condition in Croatia revealed, as Blues in pole position to bring gifted £100m midfielder to the Bridge
Mateo Kovacic has been a top player for Chelsea over the past three seasons, and was deservedly named Chelsea’s Player of the Season in the 2019-20 campaign.
The 27-year-old has played for top clubs in Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Chelsea, and while he has been highly rated in club level, he hasn’t reached such heights on the international scene.
Kovacic made his international debut in 2013 and has gone on to garner 68 caps.
However, he rarely featured at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups, and hardly got a chance at Euro 2016.
Former West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has now backed the Chelsea star to be at his best for Croatia in Euro 2020.
“Everybody rates Kovacic in Croatia but nobody is really happy with how he has played for the national team, including himself,” said Bilic.
“We are still waiting for Kova to have the performances he has had at Chelsea where, before he was injured, he was on top of his game.
“Now everyone believes this is the tournament where he will show his full potential and quality because he has everything.”
Blues in pole position to bring gifted £100m midfielder to the Bridge
Chelsea are leading the race to sign Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish – according to the lastest reports in the media.
Since helping Aston Villa get back into the Premier League just a few seasons ago, Grealish has developed into one of the very best and most creative players in the Premier League.
His performances has led to constant speculation that the club a is very keen to add him to the squad after the European Championships, but will have a battle as there are a number of clubs that are interested in a deal
However, reports on the Fichajes.net website has claimed that we are in a strong position to complete a £100 million ($141m) deal for the 25-year-old, as they have the financial power to complete a deal
Grealish is still under contract at Villa Park until 2025, but the club are ready to test their resolve by submitting a nine-figure bid at the end of the Championships.
There has been alot said about the brilliance of Grealish over the past few seasons and it is very easy to see just why so many clubs out there are keen to sign up his signature.
We already have a number of midfielders that are world class, but if they can add Grealish to the side, he will add that bit of extra quality that the club have been lacking in the Premier League.
However, for the money that is being talked about, would he be worth the amount that it may cost to sign him this summer?