Manchester City signs Joško Gvardiol to new contract through 2031
Joško Gvardiol has agreed a new deal with Manchester City that runs until the summer of 2031, removing any doubt about his future at the Etihad. The contract is described as financially improved, putting the Croatian defender among the club’s highest‑paid players.
Gvardiol arrived from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023 for a reported €90 million, at the time the most expensive defender in football. Before the extension, he earned about €12.3 million gross per year without bonuses. Despite reported interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint‑Germain, City officials have said they are not planning to sell him, underscoring his importance to the squad’s defensive core.
Entities: Joško Gvardiol · Manchester City Football Club · RB Leipzig
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The new contract is financially improved, placing Gvardiol among Manchester City's highest earners. (both)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint‑Germain expressed interest in Gvardiol before his contract extension. (article 3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manchester City has indicated it is not planning to sell Gvardiol. (article 3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gvardiol arrived at Manchester City in summer 2023 for a €90 million transfer from RB Leipzig. (article 2)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gvardiol previously earned a gross €12.3 million per year without bonuses. (article 2)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Joško Gvardiol has extended his contract with Manchester City until summer 2031. (both)