After three years with Manchester City, the rumour mill started turning regarding Josko Gvardiol's future in England.
The Croatian defender signed for Man City for around £77 million and still has two years left on his current deal as things stand.
However, with Pep Guardiola departing this summer, reports suggested Gvardiol might move on, too, with a switch to Spain potentially on the cards.
Josko Gvardiol's Man City decision
Just days ago, it was reported that Barcelona had made an offer for Gvardiol. Then, Croatian outlet Sportske Novosti claimed Real Madrid were also keen.
However, according to Fabrizio Romano, the 24-year-old will sign a new deal at the Etihad and stick around for a few more years.
The transfer expert posted on Twitter/X: "Joško Gvardiol’s new deal at Man City until June 2031 will be sealed soon, as reported yesterday.
"Formal steps to follow. Staying."
In addition, Sportske Novosti said there is now "no doubt" about Gvardiol renewing his deal with City, with sporting director Hugo Viana working hard to seal the deal.
It is thought Real Madrid were ready to offer around £60-69 million for Gvardiol, ranked at no.7 in FourFourTwo's list of the best centre-backs in the world right now.
Given his talent and significance at City, it's surely unlikely such an offer would have been entertained anyway.
Regardless, it sounds like the new deal will be in place to keep Josko Gvardiol in Manchester for quite some time.
And in FourFourTwo's view, this is the right call for City, who will hugely benefit from keeping an experienced head at the back as the club gets set for a transitional period following Guardiola's exit at the end of last season.
