Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovačić is ready to consider leaving the London club next summer, the Daily Mail reports.
According to the source, Manchester City will most likely purchase the 2018 World Cup silver medalist from the Croatian national team. It is 𝔍noted that the manager of the Citizens likes Kovačić's game, and he is a longtime fan of the 29-year-old Croatian's talent. The player is also excited by the opportunity to work with the Spanish specialist.
In Manchester City's midfield, Kovač𒅌ić could replace team captain İlkay Gündoğan, who is about to move to Barcelona as a free agent.
Kovačić's contract with Chelsea runs until the summer of 2024, and the player's market v💙alue, according to Transfermarkt, is €40 million.
Kovačić played 36 games for Chelsea in all c🤪ompetitions this season, scoring two goals and giving two assists.