Man City confirm the signing of Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig for £78m – as defender joins countryman Mateo Kovacic at the Etihad on a five-year deal

Manchester City have completed the signing of defender Josko Gvardiol for £78million on a five-year deal from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig.

The 21-year-old becomes the Premier League champion’s second addition of the summer, joining his countryman Mateo Kovacic at the Etihad, and will wear the number 24 shirt.

Gvardiol, who was part of the Croatian team that secured a bronze medal at the 2022 World Cup last December, won two German Cups during his time in Germany and will bolster the Cityzens’ already stacked roster of central defenders.

‘I have always dreamed of one day playing in England and to be doing so now with Manchester City – after the season they have just had – is a real honour for me.’ Gvardiol said.

‘Anyone who saw Manchester City play last season knows they are the best team in the world. To win the Treble says everything you need to know about the quality this team has.