Crvena zvezda agrees winter return for midfielder Luka Ilić

Crvena zvezda has agreed to bring Luka Ilić back to the club for the winter transfer window. This move marks the midfielder's third period with the Serbian side, finalizing their first reinforcement for January two months before the domestic window officially opens.

Ilić arrives as a free agent after terminating his contract with Spanish club Oviedo on the final day of the summer transfer window. His previous departure from Crvena zvezda to Oviedo involved a transfer fee reported at 2,000,000 euros.

The midfielder’s return follows a productive previous tenure at the club. During the 2024/25 campaign, Ilić contributed 14 goals and eight assists across all competitions, a performance that initially facilitated his move to Spain.

Ilić originally came through the Crvena zvezda youth system. As a young player gathering initial senior minutes, he was sold to Manchester City in a package deal that also included his brother, Ivan Ilić.