Matthaus sees Jovic ready for Barcelona

Matthaus is widely regarded as one the best footballers of the last two decades of the 20th century in both European and World football. This makes his words on a player have an added value, and the latest player to come under Matthaus' microscope is Jovic.

The forward scored his first serbia goal in the 1-1 friendly draw with Germany, past none other than a certain Manuel Neuer. Matthaus watched the game and is in doubt of the quality that Jovic possesses. "He is a real talent and has great potential. He is a goalscorer, keeps his cool at the crucial stages and puts the ball in the back of the net."

"There are a lot of players nowadays who can do this, however, knowing where to find space to be in the right place at the right time and time your run, that is the real difficulty, he always makes the right run" he added. Matthaus has already spoken about Jovic's future, with Spanish giants Barcelona liking what they see.

"I know that Barcelona is interested in him and it is difficult to ignore that, when a club like them come for you. Perhaps it would be better for him to stay in Germany, but I see him ready to take the leap. He is technically very good and has the right attitude to triumph. He is a leader." Jovic has been in ispired form at Frankfurt, with 15 goals and 6 assists in 24 Bundesliga appearances.