Who is La Liga goalkeeper and Man Utd target Jan Oblak?
Five facts about the man who could be about to replace David de Gea at Manchester United this season – £25m Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak…
1) He has always been a prodigy
Having joined former club Benfica as a 17-year-old, Jan Oblak has always been regarded as a top young talent, having instantly become a first-team player at his first club Olimpija Ljubljana, even as a teenager.
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2) He’s the most expensive La Liga goalkeeper ever
Incredibly, upon moving to Atletico Madrid last summer, Oblak became the most expensive goalkeeper in La Liga history for a fee of £12.6m.
3) Goalkeeper of the year 2014
Oblak’s superb performances with Benfica saw him named Goalkeeper of the Year for 2014 in Portuguese football.
4) Five Slovenia caps
A number that is sure to grow, Oblak has already made a breakthrough for Slovenia at international level, earning five caps, despite the presence of the excellent Samir Handanovic.
5) From a sporting family
The 22-year-old is not the only athlete in his family, with older sister Teja a professional basketball player.