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Josko Gvardiol's first words as a Man City player after £77.5m signing and squad number confirmed
05.08.2023 - 10:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Josko Gvardiol is ready to improve under Pep Guardiola after completing his £77.5m move to Manchester City.
The 21-year-old Croat signs a five-year deal until the summer of 2028, and will increase Guardiola's defensive options ahead of a season where City are expected to use their six centre-backs across the back line. He will take the number 24 shirt at the Etihad.
After sealing his move, Gvardiol described playing for City as an honour, with a Premier League move his dream. In a warning to City's rivals, the youngster insisted he is far from the finished article, and has joined the club to win more trophies.
After seeing City win the treble, Gvardiol says there couldn't be a better time to move to the Etihad, expressing his intentions to help his new teammates defend their three historic titles.
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He said: “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.
“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 be joining City is something very special for me and my family.
"To have the chance to work with Pep Guardiola, too, will be amazing for me. I know I am not yet the finished article and I am sure my game will progress under the best coach in football.
"Especially after the perfect season last season – I decided to join you and become one of you, to learn from the best and to be coached by the best coach in the world. Especially Kova [Mateo Kovacic] too – he joined as well. I’m happy to be
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