Manchester City have signed centre-back Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig on a five-year deal.
The 21-year-old Croat is the champions' second recruit of the summer transfer window, after his countryman Mateo Kovacic.
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“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 told the club's official website.
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“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.
“To have the chance to work with Pep Guardiola, too, will be amazing. I know I am not yet the finished article and I am sure my game will progress under the best coach in football.
“To be linking up with Mateo Kovacic will also be special. He’s a top footballer and I hope we can both help City achieve another successful season in 2023/24 and then beyond.”
Gvardiol joins the Treble winners after a hugely impressive season for both club and country.
He played 46 times in all competitions for Leipzig to help them secure UEFA Champions League qualification and win the German Cup for the second season running.
With Croatia he delivered outstanding displays in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, starting every match as they went on to finish third in the competition.
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Man City take on Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday 6 August before kicking off their Premier League title defence at Burnley on Friday.
