Manchester City have secured the long-term future of Josko Gvardiol after the Croatian defender signed a new five-year contract with the Premier League champions.
The club confirmed the agreement on Tuesday, extending Gvardiol’s stay at the Etihad Stadium until 2031. The deal also includes an option to extend his contract by an additional year.
The 24-year-old centre-back had two years remaining on his previous contract but has now committed his future to City amid reported interest from European giants Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Gvardiol joined Manchester City from German side RB Leipzig in 2023 for a reported fee of £77 million ($102 million). Since then, he has established himself as a key figure in the team’s defence, making 122 appearances across all competitions.
“As soon as I knew City wanted to renew my contract, I felt straight away it was what I wanted,” said the 24-year-old.
“The City fans have been unbelievable with me from day one, and the club provide absolutely everything for players. It’s the best club in the world to be at.”
Gvardiol, a Premier League winner in 2024 who has played at centre-back and left-back, returned to action in May after more than four months out with a broken leg.
He featured in Croatia’s World Cup campaign and is now hoping to establish himself under new manager Enzo Maresca.
City’s director of football Hugo Viana said: “Josko is a player this club really believes in. He is young, an outstanding professional and already one of the best defenders in the world.”
Gvardiol’s deal follows new long-term contracts for Phil Foden and Abdukodir Khusanov.
