According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City have agreed personal terms with Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol. He also states that Leipzig will seek to make him the most expensive centre-back ever, after a World Cup in which Jurgen Klinsmann named him a “breakout star”.
Manchester City Agree Personal Terms with Josko Gvardiol
Who is Josko Gvardiol?
Josko Gvardiol is a Croatian centre-back who currently plays for RB Leipzig. After an impressive start to his career with the ability to play in the middle of the back line and on the left, he made a big impression at the World Cup in Qatar. His impressive ability to lead the line at the age of just 21 is a skill that a lot of major clubs will be looking for.
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Josko Gvardiol and Manchester City Agree Personal Terms
The Croatian has been in conversations with Manchester City throughout this window, with Fabrizio Romano now reporting that he has agreed terms with the reigning Premier League and European champions. It makes a lot of sense for Pep Guardiola’s side to look for this move, with his method of hybrid wing-backs requiring a lot of versatility that the wonderkid has repeatedly demonstrated.
As yet, there haven’t been any leaked sums around how much the player would earn at the Etihad. With such a high fee being discussed, there is a chance of him earning one of the larger wages in the squad.
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What Happens Next?
If Gvardiol and City’s negotiators have made an agreement, the only remaining hurdle is that of Leipzig. The German squad are understandably looking for an impressive fee, with the youngster still having a lot of potential to grow his skillset. Manchester City’s hierarchy has the funding available, but discussions around signing Declan Rice could make completing the deal a little bit more complicated for the club.
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