Manchester City confident Josko Gvardiol will renew contract

Manchester City are feeling positive in talks over a new contract for Josko Gvardiol, according to reports. The club hierarchy expressed confidence that the 24‑year‑old defender will remain at the Etihad Stadium. City director of football Hugo Viana has made Gvardiol’s renewal one of his top priorities this summer. Viana has tabled a lucrative long‑term contract that would give the Croatian a substantial pay rise. Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have all been linked with Gvardiol in recent weeks. Those links contrast with earlier claims from Sportske Novosti that the defender wanted to leave after Pep Guardiola’s departure. Gvardiol said he is happy at Manchester City but will reassess his situation after the FIFA World Cup with Croatia. Direct talks with incoming manager Enzo Maresca are expected once the tournament ends, while teammate Ruben Dias is also reported to be weighing his options.