Jan-Carlo Simic is one of the new names on the watchlist of Real Madrid as they continue their rich tradition of monitoring young talents for its first team.
Fichajes are reporting the 18-year-old defender, who currently laces his boots for AC Milan U19 setup, has already attracted interest from top teams, including Real Madrid.
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According to statistics, Jan-Carlo Simic has been in form for AC Milan U19 in the Italian Youth Development League (Primavera).
A project for the future
Real Madrid, just like other top European teams, has been known for its ability to track players from youth age until they become eligible for the first team.
The Los Blancos now have some of the best young players due to their focus on young talents over the years.
In the case of Jan-Carlo Simic, he is not an immediate project. Instead, he would be a long-term target and will continue to be on the watchlist of the club.
Jan-Carlo Simic has a promising future. At least, his performance at the AC Milan youth team shows he is gradually improving, even though it would take some time to develop his career.