Gvardiol signs new deal to stay at Man City until 2031

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Josko Gvardiol has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester City, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

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The Croatia international, whose previous deal had two years left to run, is now committed until 2031, with the option of an additional 12 months.

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The central defender, who has made 122 appearances since arriving from RB Leipzig for £77 million ($102 million) in 2023, had been linked with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

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“As soon as I knew City wanted to renew my contract, I felt straight away it was what I wanted,” said the 24-year-old.

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“The City fans have been unbelievable with me from day one, and the club provide absolutely everything for players. It’s the best club in the world to be at.”

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Gvardiol, a Premier League winner in 2024 who has played at centre-back and left-back, returned to action in May after more than four months out with a broken leg.

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He featured in Croatia’s World Cup campaign and is now hoping to establish himself under new manager Enzo Maresca.

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City’s director of football Hugo Viana said: “Josko is a player this club really believes in. He is young, an outstanding professional and already one of the best defenders in the world.”

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Gvardiol’s deal follows new long-term contracts for Phil Foden and Abdukodir Khusanov.

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AFP

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