Joško Gvardiol to finalize Manchester City contract extension today

Croatian international Joško Gvardiol is expected to complete all formalities for his contract extension with Manchester City today. The agreement, initially reached in June, will see the defender sign a new deal that runs until the summer of 2031.

The extension includes a substantial salary increase, reflecting Gvardiol's importance to the team. Manchester City is keen to secure the player's future, especially as he has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. Real Madrid reportedly showed significant interest, but Gvardiol's preference has consistently been to remain in England with City.

Gvardiol arrived at the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2023 from RB Leipzig for a reported 90 million euros, a transfer that made him the most expensive defender in football history at the time. His current market value is estimated at 70 million euros by Transfermarkt, making him the most valuable Croatian footballer.

The club is preparing to officially announce the deal, with Gvardiol expected to participate in media content creation today. This move solidifies City's commitment to retaining its core players and building for the future.