Manchester City is about to put a very expensive padlock on one of its most important defensive assets. Joško Gvardiol, the Croatian center-back who arrived at the Etihad just three years ago, is set to sign a new contract running through June 2031.
From Leipzig to long-term cornerstone
Gvardiol joined Manchester City from RB Leipzig on August 5, 2023, for a reported $90 million transfer fee. His original deal was a five-year contract worth approximately $52 million in total wages, breaking down to an average annual salary of roughly $10.4 million. That contract was set to expire in 2028.
The new terms reportedly come with improved financial conditions, though specific salary figures for the extension haven’t been disclosed. A contract running to 2031 would keep Gvardiol at the club until he’s 29. Some reports have even suggested the terms could stretch further, with discussions at various points referencing a deal through 2030 plus an option for 2031, or potentially as far as 2032.
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