Zlatko Dalic once gave Josko Gvardiol, who has been linked with a transfer to Manchester City the ultimate compliment.
The Croatia manager lavished praise on to the 21-year-old during the World Cup, as quoted by The Athletic.
As a report on Monday claimed that Manchester City can only sign Josko Gvardiol for a steep fee of £85 million and will ‘intensify’ their pursuit for his signature in the summer, we decided to revisit the comments from Zlatko Dalic.
What Zlatko Dalic said about Manchester City target Josko Gvardiol
Ever since bursting on to the scene, Gvardiol has etched his reputation as one of, if not the most promising young defender in world football.
So much so that on Monday, Fabrizio Romano reiterated the fact that Pep Guardiola is a huge admirer of the RB Leipzig colossus.
It seems like managers well and truly appreciate how special a talent Josko Gvardiol is, including Zlatko Dalic at the 2022 World Cup as well.
“Josko Gvardiol is the best centre-back in the world. To play this maturely, it’s amazing. The way he plays, with the elegance he carries the ball.”
Manchester City could be signing a generational talent if the move happens
While some may suggest that Zlatko Dalic may have gone overboard, it is also right in saying that Josko Gvardiol could well become the best defender in the world at Manchester City.
Especially considering his astounding potential, as Gvardiol possesses the reading of the game, athleticism and tactical intelligence to conquer the sport for the next decade.
In a City side that has been the best in Europe, the wonderkid could take it to another level, as one can at least say for now that he is superior on the ball to Nathan Ake and perhaps has a higher ceiling.
A glimpse at his profile makes one think that in some senses, Josko Gvardiol is the Erling Haaland of defenders, which is a very exciting prospect for the treble winners, if a move comes to fruition.
