Manchester City officially sign Gvardiol for 90 million euros

Josko Gvardiol has officially become a Manchester City player after signing a five-year deal, which ties him with the club until 2028.

Josko Gvardiol signs for City! 🩵 pic.twitter.com/MN6euvK0y0

— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 5, 2023

The Citizens have paid £77m (90m euros) in transfer fee, which makes Gvardiol the second most expensive defender in the world after Harry Maguire.

The 21-year-old spent 2 years at Leipzig and impressed with his performances. His displays earned him a call to the international team and he became a key figure in Croatia’s journey to the 2022 World Cup semi-final.

“I have always dreamed of one day playing in England,” he said.

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Joško Gvardiol: “I have always dreamed of one day playing in England… this is an incredible day for me”. 🔵✨ #MCFC

“Anyone who saw Manchester City play last season knows they are the best team in the world”. pic.twitter.com/X9xd8kbFZg

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 5, 2023

“To be doing so now with Manchester City – after the season they have just had – is a real honor for me.”

The Croatian has been a long term target for Pep Guardiola and the Spaniard has finally managed to land his desired player. Gvardiol is viewed as a long-term prospect at City with the Treble winners hoping to establish him as one of their main center-backs.