Manchester City have reached an agreement with Chelsea star Mateo Kovacic over personal terms, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano on Twitter.
The Croatian has been heavily linked with a move to the champions for some weeks as they look to replace the potentially outbound Ilkay Gundogan.
The Premier League champions opened talks with the Croatian midfielder at the end of May as he enters the final year of his contract with the Blues.
After negotiations reportedly reached an advanced stage a week ago, Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Kovacic has since agreed terms with City over a potential move this summer.
The last hurdle, Romano notes, will be the transfer fee for the 29-year-old, which will be decided after City’s Champions League final against Inter on Saturday.
Chelsea are reportedly willing to cash in on the Croat given their dire financial returns last year, as the Blues’ plan for a complete overhaul of their midfield.
The report shared on Twitter gathered a number of replies from a wide range of Man City supporters.
@Luke_MCFC: “Brilliant signing.”
@Haaland_Role: “Pep is going to turn him into a beast. What a signing!”
@MCFC_Buckers: “Can’t wait!”
@AbzSemtex: “The best midfielder in the prem after KDB, Rodri and Gundogan. What a player”
@Ugez2: “City’s midfield is about to be sooo secure. Kovacic can hood the ball well”
@Hugo_simbaa: “Kovacić is a very good midfielder. Perhaps need to watch him during his stint at Madrid. He’s perfect for Pep’s system. Watch and see.”
@SmithLikolo: “A player that will massively improve under Pep.”
@Blaugranistaa: “Everybody can already see him turning into a Iniesta regen next season, it’s evident. Pep will work wonders with a technical player like him.”
