Mateo Kovacic discussed personal terms with Manchester City. Mateo Kovacic, a midfielder for Chelsea, has reportedly reached a personal agreement with Manchester City over a summer transfer, according to Fabrizio Romano. The teams are now anticipated to start talking about a transfer fee.
The Croatian midfielder has been linked with a move elsewhere this summer. His current contract with the Blues expires after the 2023–24 season. Kovacic currently appears to be close to signing with Premier League champion Manchester City.
The midfielder was a key member of the Blues’ 2022–23 squad. In 37 games across various leagues, he registered two goals and two assists.
For Chelsea, Kovacic has so far made 221 appearances. With the Blues, he has won four championships, including the 2019 UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Champions League in 2021.
Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea recently discussed connections to Manchester City:
Recently, Mateo Kovacic was questioned on the transfer rumors that suggested he might move to City. He referred to Pep Guardiola’s team as a “top team” and said Chelsea had a terrible season just ended.
During a press conference, Kovacic stated (per Manchester Evening News): “This season was very bad, but I still have one more year. Everything points to me changing after five successful years, but anything can happen in football. I’m currently concentrating on Croatia and the Nations League.”
Kovacic further added: “The Champions League final should have Manchester City since they are a superior team. That’s all I’ve got to say. We’ll see what happens since the summer is so long. Chelsea is fantastic in my opinion. I have fantastic recollections of the city and the fans because they love me. We’ll have to wait and see.”
Ilkay Gundogan, a German midfielder, may leave City in the future. This summer, his current contract with the Cityzens will end, and he and the team have not yet reached an agreement on an extension. As a result, Pep Guardiola’s team may need to look for midfield reinforcements.
Alongside Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne in Manchester City’s midfield, Kovacic would be a wonderful fit. The 29-year-old midfielder can give the Premier League champions a ball-carrying danger and is renowned for his press resistance.
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