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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Fabrizio Romano

Manchester City agree deal to buy Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig

Josko Gvardiol  in action for Leipzig during last season’s Champions League tie against Manchester City.
Josko Gvardiol in action for Leipzig during last season’s Champions League tie against Manchester City. Photograph: Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images

Manchester City have agreed a fee to buy Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig. The defender is understood to have completed the first part of his medical on Wednesday and the deal is on the cusp of being signed.

The 21-year-old Croatia international, a centre‑half who can also play at left‑back, agreed personal terms with City a month ago. He has a contract at Leipzig to 2027, strengthening the German club’s hand in negotiations and they have been have demanding at least €100m (£86.7m).

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