Manchester CitytargetJoško Gvardiolhas given the green light to a move to the Etihad this summer,Rudy Galettihas informed GIVEMESPORT.
According to the Italian journalist, the defєɴԀer is close to agreeing personal terms with the Premier League champions, though it remains to be seen whether an acceptable offer will be made toRB Leipzig.
Last week, the reliableFabrizio Romanoɾєρօɾτed that negotiations betweenCityand Gvardiol over personal terms were going well.
It is not quite clear how much the Croatian will cost; however, he does have a release clause in his contract, though that only becomes active next year.
According toSky Sports, that clause is set at a whopping £98m, which would make Gvardiol the most expensive defєɴԀer in the world if activated.
City, though, look determined to sign him now so will have to agree a fee with Leipzig.
What has Rudy Galetti said aboutJoško Gvardioland Man City?
Galetti has told GIVEMESPORT that Gvardiol has said yes to a move toCity.
On the 21-year-old, the journalist said:”The Croatian player has already given the green light for the move, no issues on personal terms. He’s on the verge of agreeing a long-term contract until 2028.”
Why doMan Citywant Joško Gvardiol?
Gvardiol is the kind of centre-half who can helpCityto play out from the back.
As perFBref, the Croatia international has ranked in the 99th percentile for passes attempted and the 96th for successful take-ons among his positional peers over the last year.
He is a ball-playing defєɴԀer, perfect for Pep Guardiola’s style, and at just 21 years of age, he should only get better.
“Gvardiol is the best centre-back in the world,” his national team manager Zlatko Dalić told the media (viatalkSPORT) during the 2022 World Cup. “The way he plays, with what elegance he carries the ball.”
Guardiola may also want Gvardiol because of the possible departure of Aymeric Laporte this summer. As perFootball Insider, the Spain international is attracting interest from multiple clubs andCityare prepared to let him go.
The Citizens are the best team in the world right now, winning the Champions League earlier this month to complete their treble. However, it is quite clear that Guardiola will not rest on his laurels as he targets more high-quality players like Gvardiol.
