Mateo Kovacic: Manchester City and Chelsea Reach £30m Agreement for Midfielder’s Transfer
In July 2019, Matteo Kovacic made a move from Real Madrid to Chelsea for a transfer fee of £40m.
Mateo Kovacic is now on the verge of joining Manchester City as both clubs have reached an agreement, valuing the transfer at a maximum of £30m.
The 29-year-old Croatian midfielder is set to become part of the Premier League champions for an initial fee of £25m, with an additional £5m in potential add-ons.
As Chelsea aims to streamline their extensive squad for new manager Mauricio Pochettino, they continue to offload players. N’Golo Kante, a fellow midfielder, has already agreed to join Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.
Kovacic initially joined Chelsea from Real Madrid in 2019, initially on loan, before securing a permanent five-year contract.
The imminent arrival of Kovacic casts doubt on the future of Ilkay Gundogan at Manchester City, as the German midfielder’s contract is set to expire soon.
During the previous season, Kovacic made 37 appearances across various competitions for Chelsea. It was a turbulent campaign for the Blues, who went through three managers before finishing 12th in the Premier League.
Kovacic was a part of the Chelsea squad that clinched the 2021 Champions League title, coming on as a late substitute in the 1-0 final victory against City.
On the international stage, Kovacic has represented Croatia on 95 occasions. He played in every game as they secured a third-place finish in the 2022 World Cup.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about midfielder transfer
Q: When did Mateo Kovacic join Chelsea and from which club?
A: Mateo Kovacic joined Chelsea from Real Madrid in July 2019 for a transfer fee of £40m.
Q: Is Mateo Kovacic close to joining Manchester City?
A: Yes, Manchester City and Chelsea have reached an agreement for Mateo Kovacic’s transfer, valued at up to £30m.
Q: What will be the initial fee for Kovacic’s transfer to Manchester City?
A: Mateo Kovacic is set to join Manchester City for an initial fee of £25m, with an additional £5m in potential add-ons.
Q: Is Chelsea looking to sell players in their squad?
A: Yes, Chelsea is actively selling players as they aim to trim their large squad for new manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Q: Which midfielder is also leaving Chelsea?
A: N’Golo Kante, another midfielder, has agreed to join Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.
Q: How did Kovacic contribute to Chelsea’s previous season?
A: During the last season, Kovacic made 37 appearances for Chelsea across various competitions, in a campaign that saw the team finish 12th in the Premier League.
Q: Did Kovacic win any major trophies with Chelsea?
A: Yes, Mateo Kovacic was part of the Chelsea squad that won the Champions League in 2021, where he came on as a late substitute in the 1-0 final victory over Manchester City.
Q: How many international appearances has Kovacic made for Croatia?
A: Mateo Kovacic has made 95 appearances for the Croatian national team, including representing them in the 2022 World Cup where they finished third.
Q: What is the status of Ilkay Gundogan’s future at Manchester City?
A: The imminent arrival of Kovacic raises doubts about Ilkay Gundogan’s future at Manchester City, as his contract is set to expire soon.
More about midfielder transfer
- Mateo Kovacic completes Chelsea move – Official Chelsea FC website article on Kovacic’s transfer to Chelsea.
- Manchester City agree deal for Mateo Kovacic – Official Manchester City website announcement on the agreement for Kovacic’s transfer.
- N’Golo Kante to join Al-Ittihad – BBC Sport article reporting N’Golo Kante’s move to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.
- Champions League Final: Chelsea 1-0 Manchester City – UEFA’s official match report on the 2021 Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City.
- Mateo Kovacic – International appearances – Transfermarkt page detailing Mateo Kovacic’s international appearances for Croatia.
