Gallery: Gvardiol's City career in focus

1 1 WELCOME TO CITY : Josko poses for the cameras on his first day at the Club. WELCOME TO CITY : Josko poses for the cameras on his first day at the Club.

2 2 QUESTION TIME : Josko quizzed by City Studios as he talks to Blues fans for the first time. QUESTION TIME : Josko quizzed by City Studios as he talks to Blues fans for the first time.

3 3 STRIKE A POSE : Josko takes part in the Club’s media day ahead of the 2023/24 season. STRIKE A POSE : Josko takes part in the Club’s media day ahead of the 2023/24 season.

4 4 DEBUT DAY : The Croatian comes on for his City debut in the 3-0 away victory at Burnley on the opening day of the 2023/24 campaign. DEBUT DAY : The Croatian comes on for his City debut in the 3-0 away victory at Burnley on the opening day of the 2023/24 campaign.

5 5 CELEBRATION TIME : Josko celebrates City’s UEFA Super Cup success after the defeat of Sevilla in Greece. CELEBRATION TIME : Josko celebrates City’s UEFA Super Cup success after the defeat of Sevilla in Greece.

6 6 LOOKING SMART : Josko answers questions from the waiting press as he arrived at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris. LOOKING SMART : Josko answers questions from the waiting press as he arrived at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris.

7 7 GOLDEN GOAL : Josko scores his first City goal as he bags the third in a 3-3 draw with Real Madrid in April 2024. GOLDEN GOAL : Josko scores his first City goal as he bags the third in a 3-3 draw with Real Madrid in April 2024.

8 8 ALL SMILES : Josko scored the final goal in a 5-1 routing of new boys Luton Town at the Etihad in April 2024. ALL SMILES : Josko scored the final goal in a 5-1 routing of new boys Luton Town at the Etihad in April 2024.

9 9 HEADING HOME : Josko opens the scoring in a 2-0 triumph at Nottingham Forest in April 2024. HEADING HOME : Josko opens the scoring in a 2-0 triumph at Nottingham Forest in April 2024.

10 DOUBLE TROUBLE : Josko celebrates the first of a brace at Craven Cottage in a vital 4-0 win over Fulham in May 2024. DOUBLE TROUBLE : Josko celebrates the first of a brace at Craven Cottage in a vital 4-0 win over Fulham in May 2024.

11 WHEELING AWAY : Josko runs off to celebrate with team-mates after his second at Craven Cottage. WHEELING AWAY : Josko runs off to celebrate with team-mates after his second at Craven Cottage.

12 CROATIAN CLASS : Josko and international team-mate Mateo Kovacic delight in winning the Premier League following the final day 3-1 triumph over West Ham. CROATIAN CLASS : Josko and international team-mate Mateo Kovacic delight in winning the Premier League following the final day 3-1 triumph over West Ham.

13 13 HAPPY DAYS : The defensive ace holds the Premier League trophy during our end-of-season Parade in Manchester city centre. HAPPY DAYS : The defensive ace holds the Premier League trophy during our end-of-season Parade in Manchester city centre.

14 PREP TIME : Josko hard at work in the gym during a training session in July 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina as part of our pre-season preparations. PREP TIME : Josko hard at work in the gym during a training session in July 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina as part of our pre-season preparations.

15 15 MORE JOY : It’s that pair again as they celebrate another trophy – this time the Community Shield ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. MORE JOY : It’s that pair again as they celebrate another trophy – this time the Community Shield ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

16 TEAM WORK : Josko lines up with colleagues for the annual photocall on the eve of the 2024/25 season. TEAM WORK : Josko lines up with colleagues for the annual photocall on the eve of the 2024/25 season.

17 GEORDIE JOY : Josko wheels away after opening the scoring in the September 2024 1-1 draw at Newcastle United. GEORDIE JOY : Josko wheels away after opening the scoring in the September 2024 1-1 draw at Newcastle United.

18 18 DERBY GOAL : Josko Gvardiol heads home the opener in the festive fixture with Manchester United in 2024. DERBY GOAL : Josko Gvardiol heads home the opener in the festive fixture with Manchester United in 2024.

19 HEADY HEIGHTS : Up and away for Josko as he enjoys bagging the equaliser in an eventual 3-1 triumph over Chelsea in January 2025. HEADY HEIGHTS : Up and away for Josko as he enjoys bagging the equaliser in an eventual 3-1 triumph over Chelsea in January 2025.

20 WEMBLEY HIGH : Josko scores the vital second in a 2-0 FA Cup semi-final triumph over Nottingham Forest at the national stadium in April 2025. WEMBLEY HIGH : Josko scores the vital second in a 2-0 FA Cup semi-final triumph over Nottingham Forest at the national stadium in April 2025.

21 ICONIC INTRODUCTION : Josko heads out to the applause of the crowd during our FIFA Club World Cup Group G clash with Al Ain at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. ICONIC INTRODUCTION : Josko heads out to the applause of the crowd during our FIFA Club World Cup Group G clash with Al Ain at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

22 DERBY DELIGHT : Josko celebrates with team-mates after an Erling Haaland goal in the 3-0 win over Manchester United in September 2025. DERBY DELIGHT : Josko celebrates with team-mates after an Erling Haaland goal in the 3-0 win over Manchester United in September 2025.

23 23 LINING UP : Josko poses with team-mates ahead of our opening UEFA Champions League clash of the 2025/26 season at home to Napoli. LINING UP : Josko poses with team-mates ahead of our opening UEFA Champions League clash of the 2025/26 season at home to Napoli.

24 24 JUMPING JOSKO : Our Croatian ace celebrates bagging the second in our dramatic 3-2 victory over Leeds from November 2025. JUMPING JOSKO : Our Croatian ace celebrates bagging the second in our dramatic 3-2 victory over Leeds from November 2025.

25 SMILING STAR : Josko is on the scoresheet again, this time in the 3-0 home success over Sunderland from December 2025. SMILING STAR : Josko is on the scoresheet again, this time in the 3-0 home success over Sunderland from December 2025.

26 26 WELCOME BACK : Josko returns to action after four months out injured in a 3-0 home triumph over Crystal Palace in May 2026. WELCOME BACK : Josko returns to action after four months out injured in a 3-0 home triumph over Crystal Palace in May 2026.

27 27 PARADE PARTY : Josko lets his hair down as we celebrate the end of the 2025/26 season in the streets of Manchester following Carabao Cup and FA Cup success. PARADE PARTY : Josko lets his hair down as we celebrate the end of the 2025/26 season in the streets of Manchester following Carabao Cup and FA Cup success.

28 28 SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED : The journey continues as Josko Gvardiol pens a new five-year deal in July 2026. SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED : The journey continues as Josko Gvardiol pens a new five-year deal in July 2026.