While Dominik Szoboszlai (22) has just officially left Leipzig for Liverpool for 70 million euros, the wave of departures is not over for the Saxon club. For some time, Joskvo Gvardiol has been highly courted and could continue his career in the Premier League next season. Indeed, as we revealed to you, Manchester City is preparing to make an XXL offer for Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol (21), who was revealed during the last World Cup.
And things are moving quickly between the defender and the team of Pep Guardiola, since Gvardiol has already informed his leaders of his desire to leave. Interviewed by the Leipziger Volkszeitungthe sporting director of the German club Max Eberl has confirmed his player’s desire to leave for the Sky Blues. “Gvardiol definitely wants to move to the Sky Blues. Josko and his advisers have told us of their wish to move to Manchester City. We are in talks with Manchester. There is nothing more to say at this time” he blurted out.
RB Leipzig demand 100 million euros
Under contract until 2027, Joskvo Gvardiol obviously could not leave RB Leipzig at any price. Max Eberl also explained that “yes, for 100 million euros and bonuses, Gvardiol will end up under Pep Guardiola. The value of the deal would make Guardiol the most expensive defender in history. But it could take a few more days for the transfer to happen.. All the lights are therefore green for Manchester City to offer a new recruit.
The Cityzens have already signed up midfielder Mateo Kovacic, who arrived a few days ago for around 30 million euros from Chelsea. A replacement for the departure of Ilkay Gundogan, who left for FC Barcelona. The defense of the winners of the Champions League would now be well filled with the arrival of Gvardiol, who confirmed his talent by playing 41 games this season with the resident of the Bundesliga.
