Manchester City have officially completed the signing of Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea.The treble-winning side have confirmed that the 29-year-old Croatian has signed a four-year deal with Pep Guardiola’s club.The midfielder had one year remaining on his Chelsea contract, but the two clubs reached an agreement worth up to £30million (an initial £25million, plus £5million in add-ons).Welcome, Mateo! 🩵 pic.twitter.com/qlGd4DtqwI— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 27, 2023 Asked about his move, Kovacic said: “This is a brilliant move for me, and I cannot wait to get started with City.”Anyone who has watched this team under Pep knows how good they are – for me, they are the best in the world. The trophies they have won are clear for all to see, but they are also the best footballing side out there.”To be joining this squad really is a dream for any footballer. I still have plenty of learning and developing to do, and I know under Pep’s management I can become a better player, which is really exciting for me.”My plan now is to rest for a few weeks before coming back to Manchester to prepare for the new season. I want to help this club stay at the top and win more trophies.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7342409####EDITORS_CHOICE##Director of Football at Manchester City Txiki Begiristain added: “Mateo is an excellent footballer. He can play as a 6 or an 8, has plenty of experience at top level clubs and he understands the Premier League. It was a very simple decision to bring him to City because he has the tactical and technical qualities we are looking for in a midfielder.”He is someone we have monitored for a very long time and always we were impressed whenever we watched him.”I am delighted he is here. This is a great signing for this club, and I am very excited to watch what he can do with Pep and the rest of our backroom team.”He’s here! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/zuyfLJLTvb— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 27, 2023 Along with Kovacic, Chelsea could be saying goodbye to Kai Havertz. The German international is set to swap the Blues for the Gunners in a £65-million move, and the deal should be sealed in the next few hours.
