{"id":12833,"date":"2026-05-27T12:57:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T12:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=12833"},"modified":"2026-05-27T12:57:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T12:57:56","slug":"real-madrid-barcelona-and-bayern-munich-want-josko-gvardiol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=12833","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich want Josko Gvardiol"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Rayan Cherki of Manchester City celebrates with teammate Josko Gvardiol after scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City at the City Ground on December 27, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Josko Gvardiol\u2019s name has become one of the most striking stories of this summer\u2019s transfer window.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Croatian centre\u2011back, under contract with Manchester City until 2028, is reportedly open to the idea of joining Bayern Munich and is pushing for a departure, sources have confirmed to CaughtOffside<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

City paid \u20ac90 million to RB Leipzig three years ago, but with effective negotiation tactics, the fee is speculated to drop to around \u20ac75 million.<\/p>\n

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Bayern very keen is Josko Gvardiol<\/h2>\n

On Bayern\u2019s side, the Gvardiol file is firmly on the table. For the deal to materialise, however, the club would first need to offload one of its defenders. The possible exits of Hiroki Ito or Min\u2011jae Kim could strengthen this scenario. Meanwhile, City\u2019s desire to extend Gvardiol\u2019s contract adds another layer of complexity to the process.<\/p>\n

At this point, the connection between Bayern sporting director Max Eberl and Gvardiol stands out, as the two previously worked together at RB Leipzig. Although the player suffered a serious shin injury, he has generally been a regular under Pep Guardiola.<\/p>\n

Inter, Real Madrid, and Barcelona are also monitoring his situation. Real Madrid is reportedly considering talks with Gvardiol, though the club has reiterated that he is not currently a priority.<\/p>\n

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Gvardiol set for a move?<\/h2>\n

In addition, negotiations for a new contract with City have stalled, prompting Gvardiol\u2019s agents to explore alternative destinations. This uncertainty is further fueled by questions surrounding Guardiola\u2019s future, which has led several players to weigh their options.<\/p>\n

Overall, Bayern Munich appears to be a serious contender for Gvardiol. Yet the financial dimension and City\u2019s stance will ultimately determine the outcome. Real Madrid\u2019s interest, combined with the attention of other European giants, is intensifying the competition. A potential deal in the \u20ac75 million range could make Gvardiol one of the headline defensive transfers of the summer.<\/p>\n

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