Man City signal Croatia defender Gvardiol

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Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol has joined Premier League champions Manchester City from Bundesliga membership RB Leipzig on a five-year deal, the treble winners introduced on Saturday.

British media stated Gvardiol was signed for 90 million euros (AED 364 million), making the 21-year-old the second most costly defender in historical past behind Harry Maguire, who was signed for 80 million kilos (AED 375 million) by Manchester United in 2019.

Gvardiol is Pep Guardiola’s second signing on this switch window after Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic joined from Chelsea. City received their first Champions League title in June and in addition took the F.A. Cup to finish a uncommon treble.

“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 stated in a press release.