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Real Madrid Pursues Manchester City’s Versatile Defender Gvardiol

6/12/2026

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Real Madrid Pursues Gvardiol

Real Madrid have named Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol as their primary summer target.
Jose Mourinho (manager) says the club needs a left-sided defender who can play centre-back or full-back.
Gvardiol, who joined City in 2023 for £77.6 million, has two years left on his contract.
He will decide after World Cup, having logged 122 City games with 13 goals and 10 assists and missed the season with a tibial fracture.

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Viana Targets Gvardiol

Hugo Viana has made Josko Gvardiol’s renewal a top summer priority and sent him an improved-terms offer.
Gvardiol will discuss the proposal with new manager Enzo Maresca after the World Cup ends in mid-July.
City officials say Real Madrid is the only serious external threat, while Ruben Dias’s confirmed stay gives Maresca a settled defensive core.

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Real Madrid Pursues Gvardiol

Real Madrid have named Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol as their primary summer target.
Jose Mourinho (manager) says the club needs a left-sided defender who can play centre-back or full-back.
Gvardiol, who joined City in 2023 for £77.6 million, has two years left on his contract.
He will decide after World Cup, having logged 122 City games with 13 goals and 10 assists and missed the season with a tibial fracture.

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