The Croatian rookie shared that joining Manchester City is an honor. He always wanted to play in the Premier League and now that has come true. Josko Gvardiol also shared that he joined Man City with the hope of winning more titles. This is unlikely to happen if Gvardiol still plays for his former club. Not only that, the 21-year-old star also wants to contribute to helping Man City successfully defend the great treble he made last season.
At the Etihad, the Croatian centre-back will play with a 5-year contract and will be assigned the number 24. Gvardiol's salary has not been disclosed yet, but it is likely to be no less than £120,000/week.
"Everyone who watches Manchester City play last season has to admit that this is the best team in the world. The treble is a testament to the quality of this club. Therefore, joining Man City is an honor for me personally.
The opportunity to work with Pep Guardiola is also great. I feel I am not yet perfect but my playing skills will certainly be better when I learn from the best coach in the world of football. Here, I can also learn from the best teammates. Notably, Mateo Kovacic is also here, so I am very happy to wear the Manchester City shirt.
I am a challenger and like something new in my career. I want to receive training from the world's best coaching staff, both as a player and a lifestyle. Manchester City is a team that plays possession and I hope it will be suitable.
I look forward to a difficult season, with many big-name players. The reason I'm here is to help the club win, the more matches the better. Every day will be a difficult task but I believe in all the rest" - Gvardiol shared.
For Man City's leadership, represented by Football Director Txiki Begiristain, they always have absolute confidence in each contract brought to Etihad Stadium. In begiristain and Pep's strategy, Gvardiol could become the club's core in the next decade. Not only that, the leaders of The Citizens also see many special features of the 21-year-old rookie, different from the current general level.
"We are happy to have brought Josko Gvardiol here. He is a good player and has special abilities. There have been many clubs in Europe that want Gvardiol but he chose to come here. That made us feel great.
Gvardiol is still young but hopes to progress quickly with each match. The board feels that Gvardiol will have an improvement in his skills when working with other players and Pep Guardiola" - begiristain shared.
