Journalist Mark Ogden believes Mateo Kovacic, who is reportedly a City transfer target, will be a top addition to the team.
It was stated earlier this week that City are attempting to reach a deal with Chelsea before the end of the month after having previously agreed to personal terms with the midfielder.
In light of this, one journalist has offered his opinion on the potential addition to Guardiola’s roster.
Ogden believes Kovacic will be successful at City
In a recent video posted to the ESPN FC YouTube page , Ogden commented on City’s possible acquisition of Kovacic.
We all know that City was pretty big about Jude Bellingham, so to go from Bellingham to Kovacic is a surprise, he continued. “The Kovacic one is quite interesting as well,” he remarked.
The Croatian initially joined Chelsea from Real Madrid on loan back in the 2018 summer transfer window, and a year later he signed a permanent £40 million contract with the west London club.
In 221 appearances across all competitions while at Stamford Bridge, the 29-year-old has contributed 15 assists and six goals.
This emphasizes the elite experience Kovacic would be able to provide City, who will definitely be eager to reclaim the three trophies they won last season once their next campaign gets off. Kovacic has made 142 appearances in the Premier League and 104 in a number of European competitions.
Additionally, should current City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan decide not to sign a new contract and depart as a free agency after his contract expires at the end of the month, this transfer could end up being quite significant.
In any case, if the Citizens do sign the Chelsea player this summer and he goes on to play a significant role in their subsequent campaign and win some hardware, this will undoubtedly make the deal successful for both him and the team.