Manchester City has completed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic in a deal worth £30m. Kovacic joins Manchester City on a £25m guaranteed deal with £5m in add-ons, and he will wear the No 8 shirt recently vacated by Ilkay Gundogan, who has joined Barcelona. The 29-year-old Croatia international has spent the last five years at Stamford Bridge, joining from Real Madrid in 2018, and has won four major trophies during his time at Chelsea, including his fourth Champions League at the expense of Manchester City in 2021.
Kovacic expressed delight in joining Pep Guardiola’s squad and labeled them as the best in the world, praising their footballing ability. He added that he still had a lot to learn and develop, and he believes under Guardiola’s management, he can become a better player. Manchester City director of football Txiki Begiristain said he was delighted to have Kovacic at the club, and he has the tactical and technical qualities they are seeking in a midfielder.
Kovacic is an excellent footballer who can play as a six or an eight and has plenty of experience playing for top-level clubs. His familiarity with the Premier League since he joined Chelsea will also help him adjust to his new team quickly. The Croatian plans to rest for a few weeks before joining up with his new teammates to prepare for the upcoming season. He hopes to contribute to keep Manchester City at the top and win more trophies.
The signing of Kovacic is a significant boost for the Premier League champions. Manchester City has been linked with a move to sign a midfielder following the departure of Gundogan. Kovacic’s ability to play in different positions in midfield and his experience playing at the highest level makes him a valuable addition to the team. While Chelsea will miss Kovacic’s services, they will be well rewarded for their decision to let him go, given the significant transfer fee they received for the player.
The Croatian midfielder is an outstanding addition to Manchester City’s squad, adding depth and quality to an already exceptional team. City fans will hope that Kovacic can continue his impressive form and help the club defend their Premier League title next season. With Guardiola at the helm and an array of talented players in their ranks, Manchester City will be formidable opponents for any team they face in the upcoming season.
