Mateo Kovacic believes Croatia team-mate Josko Gvardiol is ready to make his next career step and join him at Manchester City.

The player, who is 21 years old and is valued by his club at about £86 million, is currently the subject of negotiations between City and RB Leipzig to acquire his services. The club hopes to wrap up the negotiating process before the start of the next season.

It was Kovacic who made the observation that “Josko has a lot of untapped potential.” “By coming here, he will have the opportunity to develop and become the best version of himself that is possible,” It is only normal for me to love it, considering that he is Croatian and that we are such good friends since it is only natural for me to appreciate it. Someone who is fluent in Croatian and is standing here with me would be of great assistance.

He has already taken part in a significant number of games that are of high importance. He is ready to move on to the following step in the process.

If you ask me, joining City at this point in time seems like a terrific idea. They are enjoying a good run, are a highly confident team, and are one of the teams that you can acquire insight from. They are one of the teams that you can gain insight from. They possess what is almost certainly the most capable leadership that the corporation has ever seen at any point in its existence. As a result, I made the decision to come here in the hopes of educating myself and becoming a part of an incredible community.

Manchester City are negotiating with RB Leipzig for 21-year-old defender Joso Gvardiol

Mateo Kovacic (Left) has expressed his delight at the prospect of his Croatian teammate signing with the club.

Although he is still young, he has grown up quickly. He does not require a great deal of advice. Both at the World Cup and with Leipzig, he turned up outstanding performances.’

Pep Guardiola’s team ended their preseason tour with a 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid in Seoul. Kovacic, who was signed from Chelsea for a fee of £25 million, is the only new player in Pep Guardiola’s side at this time.

Nathan Ake, a potential competitor for John Gvardiol on the left side of City’s defense, did not play against Atletico owing to a tight calf; nevertheless, it is anticipated that he will be healthy to play in the Community Shield on Sunday against Arsenal.