Jan-Carlo Simic was one of Anderlecht’s star transfers last summer, and established himself as a regular starter. The Serbian defender spoke to the Italian press for the first time since leaving Milan.
Jan-Carlo Simic (19 years old) returned to the Serbian selection this week, after being called up for the first time last September. The consequences of a successful transfer to RSC Anderlecht where he quickly became an important starter.
Presented as one of the great talents of Milan’s youth teams, Simic has nevertheless opted for an adventure abroad. “Leaving Milan wasn’t easy, I’m not going to deny it. When Paolo Maldini called me, I couldn’t believe it,” the Serbian told the Gazzetta dello Sport. “Imagine a 17-year-old teenager who finds himself on the phone with a legend, on his exercise bike!”
But Jan-Carlo Simic has no regrets. And especially not for having chosen Anderlecht. “In January 2024, between Serie A and the foreign championships, dozens of clubs called me. And it was the same this summer. But when Anderlecht contacted me, I did not hesitate,” he says. -he.
“Here, I start every week in a young team. There is a project for me here. Anderlecht is a club that keeps its promises.” Jesper Fredberg, who has now left, therefore achieved a nice coup by managing to convince Simic, who was very popular.
“After my goal against Monza, I received calls from half of the Serie A clubs. I only had one idea in mind: the highest level or nothing. I couldn’t make a better choice than ‘Anderlecht”, concludes Jan-Carlo Simic.
