Player Analysis: Uroš Račić

When Valencia announced the signing of Uroš Račić from FK Crvena Zvezda, there were varying reactions from sections of both fanbases. While the Valencia fans tried to be optimistic about the signing, looking for all information they could get regarding this unknown 20-year old, a section of the Crvena Zvezda fanbase on Twitter appeared to be delighted to see him leave.

Some even expressed their surprise that a club like Valencia would be interested in him, as they did not think he had the potential or quality for a club of that level. Admittedly, they did not speak for the entire fanbase but that surely made the Valencia fans wonder if they had indeed signed a player who could do great things for the club.

If there were any doubts regarding Račić’s talent and abilities, the breakout season he has had in 2020/2021 has surely turned a lot of doubters into fans and perhaps surprised those naysayers from his former club. After a period with Valencia B in Spain’s 3rd tier and successful loan spells at Tenerife in Spain’s 2nd tier and Famalicão in the Portuguese first tier, this was the season when Račić really showed that he belonged to this level - a starter at a club with big ambitions in one of Europe’s top 5 leagues. 

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