Veljko Milosavljevic returns from injury after impressive Premier League start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:49 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Veljko Milosavljevic, a 19-year-old centre-half, made headlines as the youngest Bournemouth player to start a Premier League match in September against Brighton. Already capped by Serbia, he played in seven league matches during the 2025-26 season, contributing to four wins and one draw. Milosavljevic has been sidelined since January due to a knee injury, but he aims to regain form and continue his development at Bournemouth. He transferred from Red Star Belgrade on deadline day for an initial fee of £13 million.
- •Milosavljevic turned 19 on June 28.
- •He last played in January due to a knee injury.
- •Bournemouth won four and drew one of his seven appearances.
- •He joined Bournemouth for £13 million from Red Star Belgrade.
- 7:49 AMYahoo Sports — A youngster to watch - Veljko Milosavljevic
"Centre-half Veljko Milosavljevic is already a Serbia international and became the youngest Bournemouth player to start a Premier League match when he played against Brighton in September. Milosavljevic, who turned 19 on 28 June, featured in seven Premier League games in 2025-26, with the Cherries winning four and drawing one.
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