Manchester City have reached an agreement with Chelsea to secure the services of midfielder Mateo Kovacic for a fee of £30m. The deal consists of an initial payment of £25m, with an additional £5m dependent on performance-related add-ons. An official announcement regarding Kovacic's arrival at Manchester City, who achieved a treble last season, is anticipated in the near future.
Kovacic arrived at Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2018, initially on loan from Real Madrid, and has since become an integral part of the Chelsea squad. During his time at the club, the Croatian midfielder has celebrated four major trophy victories, including his most recent triumph in the 2021 Champions League final. Furthermore, he has accumulated an impressive total of 221 appearances for Chelsea.
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