admin Manchester City are ‘really hopeful’ of getting a deal over the line for one of the best young players in Europe.
Manchester City “hope” they can get Josko Gvardiolathroughand the deal goesthrough.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Gvardiolshouldfetcharound£86million and make Pep Guardiola’s side, who just won the trebleinEurope, an even more impressive force.
Manchester City latest news – Josko Gvardiol
Gvardiol enjoyed an impressive season in2022/23,culminatingin his outstandingperformances at the 2022 World CupinQatar. The 21-year-old was an integral part of the Croatia squad that managed to finish thirdin the tournament.
His World Cup performances caught the attention of many around the world and formerManchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was fondofpraising the young centre-back.
On his YouTube channel, Ferdinand said: “I think Gvardiol was my favoritecentraldefender at the World Cup.
He’s young,he’s20andhisstyleofplay is so calm, so mature, he was really good with his
“First we saw him going out with the ball, but against Argentina and Messi he turned a few times, but it’s Messi so we can put himaside.
“Overall, I think he has performedexcellentlyandifhecontinueslikethishehasa chance to become one of the best defenders in the world.
The defender was also just as impressive at club level too, making a total of 41 appearances, as per Transfermarkt, as he helped RB Leipzig finish just five points adrift of Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.
It is therefore no wonder Guardiola is so keen to add the young Croatian to his already immensely talented City squad.
What did Dean Jones say about Josko Gvardiol and Manchester City?
Jones explained that he is extremely confident this deal will continue to progress, while also revealing that the club are “hopeful” they will be able to get the move over the line.
Jones said: “I’m 100% expecting it [Gvardiol deal] to progress. This is a legitimate transfer chase, Man City have been scoping this one out for months.
“Obviously, the fact that they’ve gone and won the treble helps them actually go and become more active in this pursuit. They’re really, really hopeful that they can get this one over the line.”
Why are Manchester City so keen to sign Josko Gvardiol?
Versatility, quality and potential are three things Gvardiol has in abundance and each ofthese will be a greataddition to the Sky Blues if they land this deal.
The 21-year-old can play both at centre-back and left-back, offersoptionsfor Guardiola and fits perfectly into the backthree he deployedat the end of last season.
His qualities, both defensively and on the ball, alsomake him a good fit for Guardiola’s team as hehasanaturalurgetomovearoundmidfieldonthemoveandinpossession.
Finally, given his young age, Gvardiol still has plenty of time to develop and improve at Manchester City, making him a valuable asset for the future.
