Josko Gvardiol’s first words after Man City transfer as chat with Mateo Kovacic detailed
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Saturday, August 5. Gvardiol's first words as a Man City player Josko Gvardiol is ready to improve under Pep Guardiola after completing his £77.5m move to Manchester City.
The 21-year-old Croat signs a five-year deal until the summer of 2028, and will increase Guardiola's defensive options ahead of a season where City are expected to use their six centre-backs across the back line.
He will take the number 24 shirt at the Etihad. After sealing his move, Gvardiol described playing for City as an honour, with a Premier League move his dream.
In a warning to City's rivals, the youngster insisted he is far from the finished article, and has joined the club to win more trophies. READ MORE: Txiki Begiristain explains why City signed Gvardiol After seeing City win the treble, Gvardiol says there couldn't be a better time to move to the Etihad, expressing his intentions to help his new teammates defend their three historic titles. Read what he said here >>> What Kovacic told Gvardiol before City transfer Josko Gvardiol didn't need to lean on Croatian international teammate Mateo Kovacic for advice before deciding to join Manchester City - but the midfielder did share his positive first impressions of the Blues dressing room.
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