After ongoing negotiations throughout the summer, Manchester City has finally reached an agreement with RB Leipzig to acquire Josko Gvardiol. The deal, which was struck on Tuesday, involves a hefty fee of £77 million, with no additional add-ons tied to performance or success, as reported by GOAL. Gvardiol, who is 21 years old, is expected to undergo his medical examination at the end of this week. Manchester City is keen on making an official announcement of the transfer either by the end of the week or following the Community Shield fixture against Arsenal on Sunday.
In the broader context, this move is set to make Josko Gvardiol the second most expensive defender in football history, narrowly trailing the £80 million Manchester United paid for Harry Maguire from Leicester City in 2019 and surpassing the £75 million Liverpool paid to sign Virgil van Dijk from Southampton in January 2018. The significant investment highlights Manchester City’s ambition to fortify their defensive lineup and strengthen their squad for upcoming challenges