Luka Milivojevic

Luka Milivojevic (Serbian Cyrillic: Лука Миливојевић, pronounced [luːka miliʋoːjeʋitɕ]; born 7 April 1991) is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and captains Premier League club Crystal Palace. He was a member of the Serbian national team until his retirement from international football in March 2021.

He began his career with Radnicki Kragujevac and then played for Rad before signing for Red Star Belgrade in January 2012. He later won the Belgian Pro League with Anderlecht and Superleague Greece twice with Olympiacos before a €16 million transfer to Crystal Palace in January 2017. Milivojevic made his international debut for Serbia in 2012 and was part of their squad at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Club Career

Early years

Milivojevic's first season as senior was with his home town club Radnicki Kragujevac during the 2007–08 season, then playing in the Serbian League West. At the end of that season he moved to the top league club Rad entered into the senior team in the 2008–09 season. He played as right side midfielder.

Red Star Belgrade

Milivojevic signed for Red Star Belgrade on 19 December 2011. His arrival to Red Star was largely due to the desire of coach Robert Prosinecki, who believed that Milivojevic had bright potential. On 17 November 2012, Milivojevic scored an impressive goal against city rivals Partizan.

Anderlecht

On 26 July 2013, Milivojevic signed a five-year contract with Belgian football giants Anderlecht. On 1 September 2014, it was announced that Milivojevic had joined Olympiacos on loan from Anderlecht.

After the 2014–15 season, Milivojevic reiterated his desire to stay with Olympiacos. The two clubs could have started new negotiations after the season ended; Milivojevic stated that his wish was to make the move permanent. According to reports in Belgium, Olympiacos were to meet Anderlecht's asking price in order to complete the permanent transfer of Milivojevi

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