Portsmouth Football Club have completed the signing of Serbian striker Marko Milovanović, a move described by the club as a significant addition to John Mousinho’s attacking options.
Deal details and context
The 22-year-old arrives on a four-year contract. One report gives the transfer fee as €5m, which would represent the highest sum paid by the Blues since 2008 and the most expensive under Tornante ownership. The move is subject to the usual registration processes with FIFA, The FA and the EFL.
Milovanović spent last season on loan at Portuguese top-flight side Alverca, where he scored 10 goals in 32 appearances and helped the club to an 11th-place finish. Prior to that he had been on the books at Spanish club UD Almería, for whom he made 35 appearances and scored five goals over a four-year period.
Manager reaction and squad impact
Head coach John Mousinho welcomed the addition, emphasising the player’s physical presence and technical ability. In the club statement he said:
“He has the physical attributes required to compete in English football, but is also someone comfortable with the ball at his feet. His goal return in Portugal last season was impressive and I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do for Pompey as we look to build on our past two campaigns in the Championship.”
The signing arrives with clear squad need. Pompey’s forwards managed just five goals across all competitions last term, a shortfall Mousinho has moved to address with this high-profile recruitment.
What supporters should expect next
It is not yet certain whether Milovanović will be available for Saturday’s pre-season trip to Wycombe Wanderers as the team continue preparations at Adams Park. The club have previously noted that international clearance and formal registration are required before a new signing can be selected.
- Player: Marko Milovanović (22)
- Contract length: Four years
- Reported fee: €5m (reported)
- Previous season: 10 goals in 32 appearances for Alverca
| Club | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Alverca (Portugal) | 32 | 10 |
| UD Almería (Spain) | 35 | 5 |
For Pompey fans, the arrival of a tall, physically imposing forward who has shown a reasonable scoring return abroad is a clear statement of intent from the club. Whether Milovanović can convert his form in Portugal and Spain into goals at Fratton Park remains to be seen, but the transfer marks a noteworthy moment in the club’s summer recruitment.
Further updates, including confirmation of registration and potential first-team involvement, will be published as they are released by Portsmouth FC.
