It’s been a long-standing transfer story, but it never looked like it wouldn’t go through. Croatian international defender Josko Gvardiol will sign for Manchester City after the Champions League winners agreed to pay $99 million to RB Leipzig and make the young man world’s most expensive defender.Manchester United’s Harry Maguire was previously the dearest defender at $95 million, but United’s rivals will top them – as they’ve done on the pitch lately. Besides, Gvardiol is already a much better player than Maguire.According to Bild, Gvardiol is no longer in the squad for RB Leipzig’s double test against St. Truiden and Altglienicke. He will only be there as a spectator. The transfer will be official in the next few days.Gvardiol is officially ours 😭🇭🇷 pic.twitter.com/drx1GSYcy7— Eman (@mcfcEman) August 2, 2023 In addition to the record transfer fee, RB Leipzig will also secure a friendly match with the Cityzens, as has recently been the case with large deals. The game should give the club another $2 million of profit, which would push the deal for the former Dinamo Zagreb defender to just over $100 million.Pep was eager to have Gvardiol on his team. The Croat possesses impressive skills, including a good opening, strong left and right foot, and young age combined with physical strength. Guardiola admires Gvardiol’s modern approach to defending and views him as a dedicated professional.##NAJAVA_MECA_7403291##However, Gvardiol had to deal with minor injuries throughout the previous season and had to undergo a minor operation on his groin during the summer break. The season was taxing for him due to his involvement in the World Cup and the numerous matches he played.City have secured a historic treble last season – and they’re bringing in the personnel to help them repeat the remarkable feat.
