Pep Guardiola reveals four reasons why Man City signed Josko Gvardiol

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Pep Guardiola has dismissed concerns over Josko Gvardiol's pricetag and insists he will be fantastic value for money. Manchester City confirmed the signing of the RB Leipzig defender this week.

It was a deal that cost £77.5million and has raised eyebrows. Guardiola outlined the key qualities he will bring to City, including his physicality and in-possession quality.

Whilst admitting City had paid a lot of money, he's convinced the defender's age and quality will make him a good signing. "First of all, he's a central defender left, that's not easy," Guardiola told ITV Sport. "His physical condition is really, really good and his build-up with his left foot is also really, really good. READ MORE: Man City vs Arsenal LIVE score and goal updates as Alvarez starts Community Shield but De Bruyne on bench "He is 21 years old so when you buy, of course, it's a lot of money, but when you are 21 years old, it is not a problem.

He will be with us for the future and that's what we think. "We are trying to improve the team for the next seasons, not just this season, for the future." Roy Keane believes Guardiola will continue his preference of using four centre-backs, with Gvardiol capable of playing at left-centre-back or left-back.