Manchester City's Gvardiol signs new contract until 2031
Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol has agreed a new contract with Manchester City, extending his stay until June 2031. The 24-year-old, who joined in 2023 and won the club's Player of the Season award in 2024-25, overcame a broken leg to return in May. The deal ends speculation of moves to Real Madrid or Bayern Munich, with City securing him as a key defensive asset.
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Gvardiol Reaches New Long-Term Contract with Manchester City Until 2031
According to ESPN, sources report that Josko Gvardiol has agreed to a new contract extension with Manchester City, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031. The 24-year-old Croatian defender's original deal ran until 2028, but Manchester City moved to extend it early amid reported interest from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Gvardiol has been a key player since joining from RB Leipzig in 2023 and was named Manchester City's Player of the Year in 2025, beating Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne. He suffered a leg fracture in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in January, missing most of the latter half of last season, but returned in May and was selected for Croatia's World Cup squad. Additionally, Manchester City is in negotiations with Belgian winger Jeremy Doku over a contract extension; his current deal expires in 2028. Previous reports of an agreement are considered premature, but talks are progressing positively. An official announcement on Gvardiol's deal is expected soon.
虎扑 - 足球Gvardiol agrees new Man City deal until 2031
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has agreed a new contract with the club until the summer of 2031, according to BBC Sport sources. The 24-year-old Croatian's previous deal was set to expire in 2028, but the new agreement ends speculation about potential moves to Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. Gvardiol, who won Manchester City's Player of the Season award in 2024-25, is currently preparing for the World Cup with Croatia. His 2025-26 campaign was disrupted by a broken leg sustained in January, limiting him to 25 appearances in all competitions. He returned to Premier League action in May, playing 58 minutes against Crystal Palace and the final 12 minutes against Aston Villa. Gvardiol is versatile, capable of playing both centre-back and left-back.
BBC SportGvardiol Renews with Manchester City Until 2031, Ending Spain Transfer Speculation
According to renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, defender Josko Gvardiol has finalized and signed a new contract with Manchester City, extending his stay until June 2031. The agreement, confirmed by Romano, effectively ends any plans for the player to move to Spain this summer. Manchester City's sporting director Viana and new head coach Enzo Maresca reportedly view Gvardiol as a key player for the team's future. The news was reported by Hupu Soccer on June 15, citing Romano's X (formerly Twitter) account.
虎扑 - 足球Gvardiol Expected to Extend Manchester City Contract Until 2032
According to Croatian media outlet Sportske Novosti, Manchester City center-back Josko Gvardiol is expected to sign a new contract with the club before the start of the upcoming season. The deal is reported to extend his stay at the Etihad until at least 2032. The report, cited by Chinese sports platform Hupu, indicates that negotiations are progressing positively, with the player committing his long-term future to the Premier League champions. Gvardiol joined Manchester City in 2023 and has become a key defensive asset.
虎扑 - 足球Romano Confirms Manchester City Improve Contract Offer for Gvardiol
On June 11, following reports from BBC and The Athletic, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Manchester City have sent an improved contract renewal offer to Croatian center-back Josko Gvardiol. The club is confident about completing the extension, signaling their commitment to retaining the defender. The news was sourced from Romano's X account and reported by Hupu Soccer.
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