Subsequently, Jovanović moved abroad and played for two seasons in Spain with Elgorriaga Bidasoa (1993–94) and Teka Cantabria (1994–95).

In August 2001, it was announced that Jovanović would be returning to Spain and joining Portland San Antonio on a three-year contract.

After leaving San Antonio, Jovanović played for Algeciras and Arrate (both in Spain), Gold Club (Slovenia), Pick Szeged (Hungary) and HIT Innsbruck (Austria).

[4] After serving as head coach of Novi Pazar for a few months, Jovanović became an assistant to Nenad Peruničić with the Serbia men's national handball team in September 2018.

He was dismissed via SMS text message sent by Peruničić just weeks ahead of the 2020 European Championship.