Josko Gvardiol remains totally happy at RB Leipzig with no hurry to rush into a pre-transfer agreement amid growing links to Real Madrid and Chelsea.
That was the message from the centre-back s agent Marjan Sisic as Gvardiol continues to impress at the World Cup with Croatia, who beat Japan on penalties to reach the quarter-finals on Monday.
Chelsea reportedly had a £77million (€90m) offer rejected before the start of the season before the 20-year-old signed a new contract with Leipzig.
Madrid are said to have joined the growing list of Europe s elite clubs interested in the defender, though Sisic insists his client will not be forced into making a quick decision on his future.
Regarding a possible transfer in summer 2023, we are in no hurry and I can make clear that there are no pre-agreements with any clubs, Sisic told Sky Sport Germany.
For sure, a lot of top clubs have shown interest in him but Josko has a long-term contract in Leipzig.
Josko feels totally happy in Leipzig. His development is amazing and RB is playing very well under Marco Rose.
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEES! into the quarterfinals!
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Gvardiol has become a reliable figure for Zlatko Dalic in Qatar, ranking second among Croatia players for successful passes (281) and joint-third for tackles won (three).
No player managed more than the Leipzig defender s eight clearances and two interceptions in the round-of-16 clash with Japan in yet another astute performance.
Croatia team-mate Borna Barisic believes Gvardiol displays experience that belies his age, stating he has everything in football .
Josko is an amazing player. I think you can see that when he plays. He plays like he has 100 caps for the national team, Barisic said after the Japan triumph.
That s [what happens] when God gives you everything in football. That s what he has. I think he will have an absolutely amazing career. He s a top player and a top guy.
Sometimes when I m looking at him, when he speaks before the game or in training also, it s like it s just some game without any pressure, like he s playing with some friends.
He s very, very relaxed, but that s coming from confidence. He has crazy confidence because he knows how good he is.
