Follow usMateo Kovacic is closing in on transfer with Manchester City as the Chelsea’s midfielder has agreed personal terms with the Citizens, according to reports.
Kovacic’ contract expires next summer and Chelsea are keen to sell him before he becomes a free agent in order to balance their transfer budget.
The Croatian international was given the green light to negotiate with City and it is believed the two sides have reached an agreement on the personal terms.
The transfer fee would be decided and announced after the Champions League final.
The 29-year-old has already stated that he is ready to leave Stamford Bridge after a torrid season and he will be more than welcome at City, who may find themselves needing a midfielder if Ilkay Gundogan decides to leave in the summer.
“I have one year left on my contract with Chelsea. It’s been a really bad season,” Kovacic said.
“Everything indicates that after five years I will change the environment , but we will see what happens.”
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