Luka Vušković has admitted he can’t wait to get back to Tottenham this summer, to test himself against the Europa League winners and see what level he is at personally.
Večernji list have an interview with the 18-year-old today in which he talks all things Tottenham and where he sees his future going.
He’s set to join Tottenham on a permanent basis this summer after previously joining from Hajduk Split but spending this season on loan at KVC Westerlo to continue his development.
That loan has proven to be a smart one as he’s been a regular for the Belgian side this season, making 36 appearances totalling 2965 minutes in total.
That’s been good for him, but he admits he now wants to test what level he is at up against Tottenham’s Europa League winning squad.
“Belgium has proven to be an ideal league at this stage of my career, and I think it is otherwise a great development league because it gives a lot of opportunities to young players,” he said.
“First of all, I’m looking forward to feeling that level and seeing where I am in relation to the players who just won the Europa League so that I know what I need to work on the most.
“After that, I’ll see in agreement with the club which is the smartest next step. The club has proven to be careful and wise in making decisions so far.”
At 18-years-old Vušković is very much one for the future, but has already achieved one major aim that most players have for their careers: moving to the Premier League.
How he does in England remains to be seen but Tottenham have shown they are not scared to give youngsters their chance this season, with the likes of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall fully fledged members of Ange Postecoglou’s squad this season.
He, though, isn’t going to limit himself to just playing in the Premier League at this point in his career.
“I don’t need to limit myself to one league now that I’m 18. We’ve seen that Croatian footballers can have great careers in all five leagues,” he added.
“My ultimate goal is to reach my full potential, and what that will be depends on me and my work. England is certainly a top league, probably the most attractive in the world, perhaps the most difficult for foreigners, but I’m not afraid of such a challenge.
“Tottenham is a top club, they showed that by winning the European trophy, and my immediate thoughts are with Tottenham and England.”
