MANCHESTER CITY have announced the signing of Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea.
Kovacic has officially become City‘s first summer signing since their stunning Treble triumph.
He's here!
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The midfielder joins the Citizens shortly after Ilkay Gundogan’s departure to Barcelona.
City issued a video on social media showing their new player wearing next season’s kit.
The ex-Real Madrid ace went on to strike a few poses with a big smile on his face.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Croatia international moves to the Etihad after a £30million deal with the Blues.
Romano reported that City offered a fee of £25m with £5m in add-ons for the 29-year-old.
The Croat put pen to paper on a four-year contract with Pep Guardiola’s side.
Kovacic said: “This is a brilliant move for me.
“Anyone who has watched this team under Pep knows how good they are – for me, they are the best in the world.
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“To be joining this squad really is a dream for any footballer”.
Kovacic joined Chelsea in 2018 from Real on an initial loan before signing a permanent deal a year later.
The ex-Inter Milan star went on to register a total of six goals and 15 assists in 221 appearances at Stamford Bridge.
