Manchester City announced on Tuesday that they have signed Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea on a four-year deal.
No financial details were disclosed, but British media reported that City – recent winners of a historic title treble – paid Chelsea 25 million pounds (about $31.87 million) for the midfielder plus five million in add-ons.
“This is a brilliant move for me, and I can’t wait to get started with City,” Kovacic said in a club statement.
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“Anyone who has seen this team with (manager) Pep (Guardiola) knows how good they are. For me, they are the best in the world. The trophies they have won are for everyone to see, but they also do the best football. “, he claimed.
“Joining this team is truly a dream for any footballer. I still have a lot to learn and develop, and I know that under Pep’s guidance I can become a better player,” he added.
The 29-year-old Croatian is City’s first signing since the club lifted the FA Cup and Premier League title before completing the treble by also winning the Champions League.
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With information from Reuters
2023-06-28 00:02:44
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