Manchester City make improved contract offer to Josko Gvardiol to thwart Real Madrid transfer | OneFootball

Manchester City are offering Josko Gvardiol a new contract until 2031 with improved salary terms, as per reports from Germany.

Gvardiol faces a straight choice between signing a new City deal or moving to Real Madrid this summer – with Bayern Munich confirmed as “100 per cent out of the race” after being priced out of a pursuit by the Etihad Stadium’s valuation.

City had previously been reported to have tabled a contract offer running until 2033 for the 24-year-old, making this update a notable adjustment to the timeline of the offer currently on the table.

Director of football Hugo Viana has made Gvardiol’s renewal one of his most pressing priorities of the summer, with multiple reports this week indicating City are feeling positive about the direction of talks.

Report: City offer Gvardiol deal until 2031 with improved terms

As per Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany, Manchester City are offering Gvardiol a new contract until 2031 with improved salary terms, as the club look to secure the Croatian’s long-term future ahead of Enzo Maresca‘s first season in charge.

The offer represents a concrete financial commitment from City to a player they view as central to their defensive plans for the years ahead, coming at a time when the latest indications pointed to Gvardiol staying on the basis of him being settled in Manchester and at the club.

What is the wider context for Gvardiol’s decision?

Gvardiol’s two remaining options – signing a new deal at City or joining Real Madrid – give the situation a clarity it lacked for much of the summer, with Bayern’s withdrawal removing the most prominent alternative and leaving the Croatian with a straightforward choice between continuity and a move to the Spanish capital.

Real Madrid‘s interest under president Florentino Perez remains genuine, though City’s firm stance on not selling below their stated valuation means any pursuit would require a substantial offer to even open negotiations.

With direct talks between Gvardiol and City expected to intensify once the FIFA World Cup concludes, the coming weeks will determine whether the improved contract offer is enough to convince the Croatian that his future lies at the Etihad Stadium.