Manchester City Prioritize New Deal for Josko Gvardiol
Barcelona list the 23-year-old on a 2026 shortlist, though finances plus his 2028 contract make a move unlikely.
Overview
- City are pushing to agree a contract extension for Gvardiol by the summer, according to TeamTalk reporting cited by EPL Index and Yahoo Sports.
- Pep Guardiola is described as a strong admirer and has urged the club to secure the defender’s long-term future.
- Gvardiol is under contract until 2028 and has become a key part of City’s back line, frequently partnering Ruben Dias.
- Mundo Deportivo reporting relayed by Yahoo Sports says Barcelona view Gvardiol as the best fit for their left-footed, ball-playing centre-back profile for summer 2026.
- Any transfer would likely require an exceptional offer and full financial compliance from Barcelona, with City having invested heavily in the player and intent on keeping him.