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Manchester City have confirmed the signing of centre-back Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig.

The 21-year-old has penned a five-year contract with the option of a further year after City agreed a £77million fee.

Gvardiol is one of the most highly-rated young players in world football

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Gvardiol is one of the most highly-rated young players in world footballCredit: Getty

The deal is expected to rise above £80m, which would surpass the record amount Manchester United paid for a defender when they signed Harry Maguire.

Gvardiol rose to fame with Croatia at the 2022 World Cup and Chelsea failed with a £70m bid to sign the 21-year-old in January.

During the tournament in Qatar, Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic described Gvardiol as the best centre-back in the world.

He said: “Gvardiol is the best centre back in the world. To play this maturely, it’s amazing. The way he plays, with what elegance he carries the ball.”

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