It’s a soap opera that will have taken time, but it will finally come to an end in the next few days. A real revelation in his position, whether with RB Leipzig and the Croatian selection – notably at the 2022 World Cup, central defender Josko Gvardiol has attracted the attention of major European teams since last summer: Juventus, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and Chelsea had also positioned themselves on the international with 21 selections (2 goals).
But in the end, it’s another Premier League cador who could win the day and thus afford the native of Zagreb, who has become one of the best players in his position this season. Indeed, as we announced to you exclusively on our site, Manchester City was ready to double the competition last December in order to quickly short-circuit the competition, with the help of a record envelope to free it up. of his four years of contract.
Leipzig-City total agreement
And according to the latest information from Picture, a total agreement has been reached between the residents of the Red Bull Arena and the Skyblues for the transfer of Josko Gvardiol this summer. The transfer is estimated by the German press at a check for 90 million euros, which would make him the most expensive defender in the history of football. This compensation would thus exceed that paid by the rival, Manchester United, for the arrival of Harry Maguire from Leicester (87 M€).
Absent from the last two preparation matches for the training coached by Marco Rose, extended by the German management, the 21-year-old player should be formalized in the coming days with the Cityzens, says the German daily. In the same agreement, the RBL will also secure a friendly match against the winners of the last Champions League, which should earn the club around 1.5 million additional euros.
