Manchester City Secures Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea in £25 Million Deal

Manchester City has successfully secured the services of Chelsea’s esteemed midfielder, Mateo Kovacic, in a significant transfer deal worth approximately £25 million. The Croatian star has inked a four-year contract, committing his talents to the Etihad until the culmination of the 2026-2027 season. This much-anticipated announcement, unveiled on Tuesday evening, serves as Manchester City’s inaugural signing during the ongoing transfer window.

Mateo Kovacic joins City! 🙌

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— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 27, 2023

Manchester City, reigning champions of the English Premier League, initiated discussions with their domestic rivals at the onset of June, strategically aligning their approach with Kovacic’s international duties. With the imminent departure of Ilkay Gundogan, who recently completed a remarkable season as club captain, the arrival of Kovacic is widely perceived as his successor in the midfield.

Kovacic’s football journey has seen him traverse various clubs, including a noteworthy loan spell at Chelsea from Real Madrid during the 2018-2019 season. Despite facing a two-transfer-window ban, Chelsea deemed Kovacic’s contributions invaluable and secured his services on a permanent basis, making him their sole sanctioned acquisition during that period.