CROATIAN midfield maestro Mateo Kovacic has sealed a high-profile transfer from Chelsea to Premier League champions Manchester City. The breaking news was announced today as the two clubs reached an agreement on a transfer fee reported to be around £30 million.
It was further gathered that personal terms between Kovacic and Manchester City were settled two weeks ago, with the player expressing his unwavering desire to join the Sky Blues. The negotiations have been conducted swiftly and efficiently, leading to a lightning-fast conclusion of the deal.
It was further gathered that Manchester City will pay a guaranteed fee of £25m to Chelsea. £5m will be also included in add-ons to be activated only if/when Man City will win titles — not the player’s performances.
Following the agreement between the clubs, Kovacic is now set to undergo medical examinations in the coming days to finalize the transfer. These crucial tests will ensure that the 28-year-old midfielder is fit and ready to embark on his new journey at the Etihad Stadium.
The acquisition of Mateo Kovacic by Manchester City represents yet another masterstroke by manager Pep Guardiola, who has a proven track record of nurturing and maximizing the potential of talented players. Kovacic’s exceptional technical abilities, combined with his tactical intelligence and vision, make him a perfect fit for Guardiola’s possession-based style of play.
Mateo Kovacic’s time at Chelsea has been marked by his impressive performances and influential presence in midfield. Since joining the Blues in 2018 from Real Madrid, the Croatian international has established himself as a key figure at Stamford Bridge. His ability to control the tempo of the game, coupled with his exceptional dribbling and passing skills, has endeared him to Chelsea fans worldwide.
The move to Manchester City not only presents Kovacic with an opportunity to compete for more silverware but also offers him a chance to join forces with some of the most talented players in the world. His arrival at the Etihad Stadium will further bolster an already formidable squad that clinched the Premier League title last season.
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