• Man Metropolis affirm signing of Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig.

Manchester Metropolis have confirmed the signing of center-back Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig.

Metropolis reportedly agreed to pay an preliminary £77.5 million to get Gvardiol. He has accomplished a switch from RB Leipzig to the present Premier League and European winners. The medical with the Cityzens was introduced by supervisor Pep Guardiola on Friday, and the deal has since been finalised.

A five-year contract has been signed by Gvardiol, who turns into Metropolis’s second arrival of the summer season after fellow Croatian Mateo Kovacic’s transfer from Chelsea.

The defender joins John Stones, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake and Aymeric Laporte as Guardiola’s centre-back choices for the brand new marketing campaign.

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— Manchester Metropolis (@ManCity) August 5, 2023

“I’ve at all times dreamed of sooner or later enjoying in England and to be doing so now with Manchester Metropolis – after the season they’ve simply had – is an actual honour for me,” Gvardiol mentioned. “Anybody who noticed Manchester Metropolis play final season is aware of they’re the very best workforce on the planet. To win the Treble says every thing you’ll want to know in regards to the high quality this workforce has.

“To be becoming a member of Metropolis is one thing very particular for me and my household. To have the possibility to work with Pep Guardiola, too, can be wonderful. I do know I’m not but the completed article and I’m certain my recreation will progress below the very best coach in soccer.

“To be linking up with Mateo Kovacic may also be particular. He’s a prime footballer and I hope we will each assist Metropolis obtain one other profitable season in 2023/24 after which past.”

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— Manchester Metropolis (@ManCity) August 5, 2023

Director of soccer Txiki Begiristain added: “We’re very blissful to carry Josko to Manchester Metropolis. He’s a participant we now have watched carefully, and we really feel he has an excellent set of attributes.

“High golf equipment throughout Europe have been monitoring him, so to carry him right here is nice information for us.

“Josko has so many qualities – every thing you need in a centre-half. He’s quick, aggressive, combative, robust within the air, spectacular in possession of the ball, with robust self-belief and a great character. He’s left-footed, too, which presents us good choices on the again.

“He’s nonetheless younger however his progress within the recreation has been speedy. We really feel assured his upward trajectory will proceed right here at Metropolis working with Pep and his workers.”

We’re delighted to announce the signing of Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig! ✍️

— Manchester Metropolis (@ManCity) August 5, 2023

On Sunday, Manchester Metropolis performs Arsenal within the Neighborhood Defend, and on Friday, August 11, they play Burnley within the Premier League opener.