Last summer, Tottenham Hotspur secured the signing of prodigy Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic from HNK Hajduk Split.
The 17-year-old is set to officially join Spurs next year under a contract extension until 2030, with the deal valued at £12 million.
Vuskovic was loaned to Belgian Pro League side Westerlo last month, to gain valuable first-team experience.
He quickly made his mark at the new club, scoring his first goal in the Belgian league during only his second appearance.
He found the net from the corner in the 36th minute with a powerful header at the far post during a match against Mechelen.
This goal adds to Vuskovic’s impressive tally, as he now has four goals in his last 14 starts.
Watch the goal below:
Vušković got his first goal for Westerlo already, crazy.
Monster of a CB and his ability in both boxes is amazing for someone of his age, you can’t leave him in that much space in the box.
Arguably Tottenham’s best talent.
— Ben Mattinson (@Ben_Mattinson_) August 3, 2024
The youngster’s performance was exceptional in the 45 minutes he played, showcasing his confidence on the ball completing 37 passes with 100% accuracy, and prominently making 4 clearances, highlighting his defensive solidity.
Luka Vuskovic vs Mechelen:
-45 minutes played
-1 goal
-37/37 passes completed
-2/2 accurate long balls
-4 clearances
-3 headed clearances
-3 ball recoveries
-1/1 aerial duels won
-0 fouls committed pic.twitter.com/PaZ08kLFsq— The Spurs Express (@TheSpursExpress) August 3, 2024
These qualities highlight Vuskovic’s immense potential and suggest he could become a standout player for Tottenham in the future.
