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Man City Nears New Deal for Gvardiol Amid Bayern Interest

6/8/2026

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Manchester City are in advanced talks to extend defender Josko Gvardiol's contract, which runs until 2028.
Gvardiol, the 2024-25 player of the season, returned to 25 matches after a broken leg in January.
City officials say they are confident he will stay despite Bayern Munich interest.
He is preparing for the World Cup with Croatia and could face City teammates when Croatia play England on 17 June at 21:00 BST.

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Manchester City are in advanced talks to extend defender Josko Gvardiol's contract, which runs until 2028.
Gvardiol, the 2024-25 player of the season, returned to 25 matches after a broken leg in January.
City officials say they are confident he will stay despite Bayern Munich interest.
He is preparing for the World Cup with Croatia and could face City teammates when Croatia play England on 17 June at 21:00 BST.