Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol joins Manchester Metropolis | Soccer Information – Instances of India

Manchester Metropolis have finalised the signing of Croatian centre-back Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig on a five-year contract, the Premier League champions confirmed on Saturday.

There have been no monetary specifics printed, however Pep Guardiola‘s facet are thought to have agreed a sum of 90 million euros ($99 million) for the Croatia worldwide.
Gvardiol, 21, has impressed in his two seasons at Leipzig, which he joined in July 2021 from Dynamo Zagreb.

“I’ve all the time dreamed of someday taking part in in England and to be doing so now with Manchester Metropolis – after the season they’ve simply had – is an actual honour for me,” stated Gvardiol of becoming a member of a staff which gained the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League final yr.
“Anybody who noticed Manchester Metropolis play final season is aware of they’re the very best staff on the planet. To win the Treble says all the pieces you have to know concerning the high quality this staff has.”
Following fellow Croatian worldwide Mateo Kovacic, Gvardiol turns into Man Metropolis’s second signing forward of the 2023/24 season.

“To be becoming a member of Metropolis is one thing very particular for me and my household,” continued Gvardiol.
“To have the possibility to work with Pep Guardiola, too, might be superb for me.
“I do know I’m not but the completed article and I’m positive my recreation will progress underneath the very best coach in soccer.
“To be linking up with Mateo Kovacic may even be particular. He is a prime footballer and I hope we are able to each assist Metropolis obtain one other profitable season in 2023/24 after which past.”
Gvardiol has performed 21 occasions for Croatia to date and made 87 appearances for Leipzig in two seasons, successful back-to-back German Cups.
Earlier than heading to the Bundesliga, he gained two league titles with Zagreb.
(With inputs from AFP)