There had been speculation he would renege on the pre-contract agreement that he had signed after Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez resigned in June 2010: Benítez was reported to be anxious to bring the player to his new club Inter Milan, but Jovanović confirmed his intention to honour his contract, and was given squad number 14.
There had been rumors he would break his pre-contract agreement, which he signed after Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez quit in June 2010: Benítez was said to be eager to bring the player to his new club Inter Milan, but Jovanović confirmed his intention to fulfill his contract and received squad number 14.