Vskovic joined the German squad last summer in search of regular first-team football and has had an excellent campaign.
Only one player has won a higher percentage of his aerial matches than Vuskovic in Europe’s top five leagues this season, with the Croatian scoring four goals from centre-back, including the equalizer against Bayern Munich last month.
Rakitic, who won 106 caps for Croatia, believes his compatriot will be a target for all of Europe’s top teams next summer. He urged Bayern Munich to replace the defender who ‘shook up’ the football world this season.
“All of Europe is now talking about him. FC Bayern must do everything.” [to sign him],” Rakitic told Sky Sports Germany.
“I believe that the boy should go to Bayern. He has everything to become one of the best central defenders. I am curious whether Tottenham will be able to keep him after the summer, because as far as I am concerned he is already ready for the next step to one of the absolute top clubs. And for me there are only four or five of those clubs in Europe. It is great fun to see how such a young guy can shake up the football world.”
Rakitic’s praise comes after German legend Lothar Matthaus also spoke positively about Vuskovic’s performance. He praised the maturity with which the 18-year-old has played this season.
“At 18, he plays like he has already played in three World Cups! Even when I was 30, I didn’t see what he saw at 18. This player is so intelligent.”
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