Man City new boy Gvardiol has Guardiola message as payment leaves Man Utd red-faced

Manchester City have introduced the signing of Josko Gvardiol, who joins the membership from RB Leipzig in a deal value £77million. The centre-back is extensively considered the most effective defensive abilities in world soccer, although he has admitted that he feels he can enhance even additional.

Gvardiol has impressed over the past two years within the Bundesliga, along with his performances for Croatia on the Qatar World Cup confirming his promise. Chelsea and Liverpool had been each credited with holding an curiosity within the 21-year-old, although City have pounced to strike a deal.

Pep Guardiola is credited as being a key motive why Gvardiol opted to make the transfer to City, in addition to the chance to reunite with fellow summer time signing – and worldwide teammate – Mateo Kovacic.

Speaking after penning his contract on the Etihad, the defender defined: “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.

“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, too, 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. To be linking up with Mateo Kovacic will also be special. He’s a top footballer and I hope we can both help City achieve another successful season in 2023/24 and then beyond.”