Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol agrees new contract until 2031
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has agreed a new long-term contract to remain at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2031.
The 24-year-old’s previous deal was scheduled to expire in 2028, but successful negotiations have now secured his future with the English champions.
This commitment officially ends persistent speculation linking the versatile defender with lucrative moves to Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Overcoming major injury setbacks
The Croatian international endured a highly frustrating domestic campaign last year after sustaining a broken leg in January.
That severe injury sidelined him for four months and restricted his club appearances to just 25 games across all competitions.
However, the adept centre-back proved his fitness by successfully returning to Premier League action in May.
He managed 58 minutes on the pitch against Crystal Palace before making a late 12-minute appearance against Aston Villa on the final day of the season.
Focus shifts to international duty
Despite that lengthy absence, the defender’s exceptional underlying quality still earned him the club’s player of the season award for the 2024-25 campaign.
His immediate focus now turns to the international stage as he finalises preparations for the upcoming World Cup.
The left-sided specialist will likely face several familiar domestic colleagues when Croatia open their tournament against England next Wednesday at 21:00 BST.
