Manchester City Signs Croatian Defender Josko Gvardiol From Leipzig
Premier League champions Manchester City have completed the signing of Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol from German club RB Leipzig on a five-year deal, the club announced.
Gvardiol, 21, joined Leipzig from Dinamo Zagreb two years ago and made 87 appearances for the Bundesliga side, winning the German Cup in both seasons.
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“I have always dreamed of one day playing in England and to be doing so now with Manchester City – after the season they have just had – is a real honour for me,” Gvardiol said.
“Anyone who saw Manchester City play last season knows they are the best team in the world. To win the treble says everything you need to know about the quality this team has. To be joining City is something very special for me and my family.”
“To have the chance to work with Pep Guardiola will be amazing. I know I am not yet the finished article and I am sure my game will progress under the best coach in football,” he added.
Gvardiol now becomes Manchester City’s second signing of the summer after the arrival of fellow Croatia international Mateo Kovacic.
The defender has 21 appearances for Croatia and was part of the side that reached the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.
