Manchester City has reached an agreement with RB Leipzig for the transfer of defender Josko Gvardiol, in a deal worth £78 million. This falls just short of the record fee paid by Manchester United for Harry Maguire in 2019. City sees Gvardiol as a long-term investment and expects him to be a key player for the next decade. The deal is set to be finalized in the coming days.
Pep Guardiola’s side aimed to secure the transfer before their Community Shield match against Arsenal, as reported by Mail Sport. Gvardiol, who scored against Manchester City in the Champions League last season, is not part of Leipzig’s squad for their current fixtures. His former club, Dinamo Zagreb, is set to receive 20% of the transfer fee, which will significantly benefit the Croatian club.
City had identified Gvardiol as a priority target and Leipzig had urged them to complete the deal before the start of the Premier League season. Mateo Kovacic, Gvardiol’s Croatia teammate and a new signing for City, believes that Gvardiol is ready for this next step in his career. Kovacic stated that Gvardiol has great potential and can thrive at City.
Gvardiol has already played in high-profile matches, including the World Cup semi-finals and the Champions League Round of 16 against Manchester City. Despite Leipzig’s heavy defeat in the first leg, Gvardiol managed to score a goal in the return leg. His experience and talent make him a valuable addition to City’s defensive lineup.
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