Manchester City is relentlessly pursuing the signing of 21-year-old Croatian defender Joško Gvardiol from RB Leipzig during this summer transfer window. According to Sky Deutschland, Gvardiol is eager to make the switch to the Etihad Stadium. The center-back has commenced pre-season training with Leipzig, further behind-the-scenes movements suggest that his departure is imminent. Bild reports that Gvardiol’s potential sale could bring in an eye-watering €100 million for the German club.
Record Transfer Fee Awaits as Manchester City Closes in on Gvardiol
The football world is abuzz with speculation regarding Joško Gvardiol’s imminent move to Manchester City. It’s been reported that the Premier League giants have reached an agreement with RB Leipzig for a record-breaking transfer fee. The exact amount remains undisclosed. However, experts expect it to exceed the £80 million fee paid by Manchester United for Harry Maguire in 2019.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Gvardiol has already undergone the first part of his medical. The Croatian is set to become the world’s most expensive defender, solidifying his status as a top-class center back. His contributions played a pivotal role in Leipzig securing two successive German Cups and a third-place finish in the Bundesliga. Furthermore, Gvardiol’s impressive performances during Croatia’s World Cup campaign further cemented his reputation as a rising star in the footballing world.
City’s Significant Strides and Gvardiol’s Social Media
Manchester City has characterized its pursuit of Joško Gvardiol with an aggressive and determined approach. The club reportedly agreed to personal terms with the player a month ago and has been in active negotiations with RB Leipzig since then. The treble winners are keen on bolstering their defensive lineup and see Gvardiol as the ideal candidate to strengthen their backline. The potential arrival of the Croatian defender could have implications on the future of other players in the squad.
The transfer saga surrounding Joško Gvardiol has also extended to social media. Football social media platform 433 posted about Gvardiol’s proposed move to Manchester City. Intriguingly, the player himself liked the post.
Additionally, the young defender is now following Manchester City defenders John Stones and Ruben Dias, as well as the Premier League’s official account on Instagram. These online interactions further fuel speculation about the impending transfer and hint at Gvardiol’s excitement about potentially joining the English giants.
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