“What a beautiful surname,” Pep Guardiola takes sarcastic jibe at Josko Gvardiol amid rumors of his Manchester City move

Guardiola also casually confirms Gvardiol move from Leipzig to City.

“What a beautiful surname,” Pep Guardiola takes sarcastic jibe at Josko Gvardiol amid rumors of his Manchester City move

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Manchester City’s renowned manager, Pep Guardiola, in his latest interview lightheartedly commented on Josko Gvardiol‘s surname. Guardiola confirms Guardiol’s move, where City has agreed to a 90 million euro fee (£77m) with RB Leipzig for the Croatian defender.

According to the latest report, the transfer of Gvardiol from Leipzig to Manchester City is finally confirmed, and the 1.85-meter tall defender is ready to be added to City’s squad. His transfer to City will be a huge boost for the Manchester-based team. His arrival is expected to provide a significant boost to the team’s defensive options, complementing players like Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, Ruben Dias, John Stones, and others.

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The Croatian defender can be a regular starter for Pep’s City, playing on the left at back 3. “Gvardiol, what a beautiful surname he has! He is doing a medical test. Everybody knows he is here. Hopefully, we can finish the deal in the next few hours or days,” Pep sarcastically commented on Josko Gvardiol’s surname, comparing it with his own in the recent press conference. The comments suggest that the treble-winning manager already has high hopes for the young talent and sees him as an important part of City’s future success.

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Football enthusiasts and City fans eagerly await the formal introduction of Gvardiol into the squad, and his arrival is sure to add even more excitement to the team’s prospects for the upcoming season. As the deal reaches its conclusion, expectations are high for the young Croatian defender to make a positive impact on the field and contribute to Manchester City‘s dream form.

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How can Josko Gvardiol fit at Manchester City?

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Josko Gvardiol is a highly regarded Croatian defender known for his impressive playing style and potential. His versatility makes him a valuable asset on the pitch. Gvardiol was praised for his excellent ball-playing abilities, plays to initiate attacks from the back, and good aerial skills.

Pep Guardiola is famously shifting from a back four to a back three position, whereas Gvardiol can play on the left side being a left-footed center-back. Gvardiol made 4.4 progressive passes per 90 minutes in the Bundesliga last season. The success rate of his tackles is 73.9%, which was the fourth-highest in the Bundesliga last season among all center-halves. Last season he averaged more touches (100 per 90), and more successful passes (79.2 per 90) than any other RB Leipzig player.

It would be really interesting to see him in the blue jersey and how he can potentially become a vital cog in their quest for further glory.

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