Manchester City closes record deal with RB Leipzig for Josko Gvardiol

Champions League winner Manchester City will strengthen its ranks with Croatian international Josko Gvardiol, Fabrizio Romano reports.

The Citizens have reached an agreement with the RB Leipzig team for the transfer fee for the 21-year-old central defender.

According to Romano, Gvardiol has already passed the first part of the mandatory medical tests and the deal will be finalized within hours. According to unofficial data, Gvardiol will cost 120 million euros plus bonuses and will be paid in six installments, which will make him the most expensive defender in history.

EXCLUSIVE: Joško Gvardiol to Man City, here we go! Agreement reached on the fee between City and Leipzig 🔵🇭🇷

🚨 Understand Gvardiol has completed the first part of medical tests today — deal on the verge of being signed.

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Gvardiol agreed personal terms one month ago with City. pic.twitter.com/njylKAxYAU

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According to Romano, Gvardiol has already passed the first part of the mandatory medical tests and the deal will be finalized within hours.

His contract will be for five years with an option for sixth. This is the second Croatian iternational that City bought this summer as early in June they’ve announced the transfer of Mateo Kovacic.