Manchester City sign midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea

Manchester City have roped in the services of midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea on a four-year contract, the club announced on Tuesday. As per the reports in ESPN, the two clubs have agreed on £25 million ($32m) up front for the midfielder with another £5m ($6m) due in add-ons.

Kovacic will join Cityzens ahead of the upcoming season and he will be looking to deliver the goods for the team. The 29-year-old is delighted to join Manchester City and feels it is a brilliant move for his future.

“This is a brilliant move for me, and I cannot wait to get started with City,” Kovacic said in Man City’s announcement.

“Anyone who has watched this team under Pep knows how good they are – for me, they are the best in the world. The trophies they have won are clear for all to see, but they are also the best footballing side out there.

“To be joining this squad really is a dream for any footballer.”

On the other hand, the team’s gaffer Pep Guardiola has also been keen on getting Mateo Kovacic on the board.

City director of football Txiki Begiristain also lauded the midfielder and feels he can fit in any role for the team.

“Mateo is an excellent footballer,” City director of football Txiki Begiristain said. “He can play as a 6 or an 8, has plenty of experience at top level clubs and he understands the Premier League.

“It was a very simple decision to bring him to City because he has the tactical and technical qualities we are looking for in a midfielder.

“He is someone we have monitored for a very long time and always we were impressed whenever we watched him.”

Kovacic scored one goal and provided two assists in the 2022-23 season of the Premier League for Chelsea. Moreover, he also played an instrumental role in taking Croatia to the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022.