Saturday, 16th July, 2011
Out-of-favour Liverpool forward Milan Jovanovic has revealed that money will not be a primary consideration when he comes to choose his next club.
Jovanovic arrived at Anfield last summer on a bosman free transfer from Standard Liege, snubbing Real Madrid in the process. But at Liverpool things have not worked out, with the Serbian struggling for playing time under both former Reds boss Roy Hodgson and current manager Kenny Dalglish.
And thus it came as little surprise when the Reds informed the forward that he was free to look for a new club this summer – it is a decision Jovanovic is determined to get right.
Jovanovic has revealed that four clubs are in for his services, but these do not include Greek giants Olympiacos or Bundesliga side Schalke; both were linked with the player earlier this summer.
"I will not go to Olympiacos or Schalke, both clubs have withdrawn", the Serbian told Belgian broadcaster RTBF.
"My manager and I are discussing with four clubs, we will analyse the offers quietly.
"I’ve given myself two weeks to make a decision, I must not deceive myself.
"I will choose a club that really wants me. I want to feel that they want me.
"But the culture and the city of my new destination is also important. Money does not come until third place in my value scale."
And while Jovanovic has not confirmed the name of three of his potential destinations, one is known – Anderlecht.
"It’s a beautiful club", said the Serbian.
"The negotiations take place with great respect. We’ll see if I will sign there, but my wife likes Belgium and I have many friends in the country. This will influence my decision."
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