TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Vancouver Whitecaps FC have acquired midfielder Aleksa Cvetković from Serbian Superliga side OFK Beograd, the club announced Wednesday.
The 21-year-old Serbian youth international is under contract through the 2029-30 season, with an option for 2030-31. He will occupy a U22 Initiative roster spot.
“Aleksa has been a regular starter and standout player for OFK Belgrad over the past two seasons in a highly competitive league,” said sporting director Axel Schuster. “He brings tremendous energy and intensity to every match, along with a relentless work rate as a box-to-box midfielder.
"We believe he can make a valuable contribution to our squad while continuing to grow and develop as he adapts to a new country and a new league.”
While at OFK Beograd, Cvetković tallied seven goals and nine assists in 73 matches. He also spent time in youth systems for Red Star Belgrade and Grafičar.
Cvetković joins Vancouver shortly after they transferred All-Star and Best XI midfielder Sebastian Berhalter to EFL Championship side Middlesbrough.
"I’m excited to join the Vancouver Whitecaps FC family,” added Cvetković. "From the very first moment I learned the club was interested in me, I was highly motivated to make this move, and I truly believe it is the right step for my career. The team plays an intense, attacking style of football, with a lot of movement and running, which suits me well and will allow me to continue developing as a player.
"I hope my performances can help the team and contribute to the club’s continued success. I’ve also heard nothing but great things from Ranko Veselinović about the club, the players, and Vancouver as a city. I’m really looking forward to the challenges ahead, and I can’t wait to get started.”
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