Real Madrid and Barça rub their hands with Gvardiol

The Croatian defender is one of the players who would ask to leave Manchester City if they receive a harsh sanction from the Premier League.

Javier Parra Peña | 1 Oct 2026 | 01.30
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Real Madrid and Barça are rubbing their hands with Gvardiol
Real Madrid and Barça are rubbing their hands with Gvardiol

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FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are closely monitoring the situation of Manchester City regarding the possibility of signing Josko Gvardiol. The upcoming transfer market for Barcelona and Real Madrid could be very interesting given the potential sanctions against the SkyBlue team.

Both Spanish clubs plan to take advantage of the disciplinary sanctions imposed on the English team for financial infringements. This scenario would force the British management to sell their key assets for amounts below their original transfer fees.

The Fit of Josko Gvardiol in the Schemes of Hansi Flick and José Mourinho

The 24-year-old defender is under contract with the team led by Enzo Maresca until June 2031. Despite the extension of his legal commitment in England, FC Barcelona is requesting the arrival of a left-footed center-back with correctional ability to meet the demands of coach Hansi Flick.

On the other hand, Real Madrid sees the Croatian international as the chosen piece by José Mourinho to lead the defensive line and add a left-footed profile to the first-team rotation.

The Massive Departures Projected by Manchester City in the European Market

The confirmation of guilt on the charges of budgetary regulation not only impacts the continuity of the Croatian defender in Manchester. Players like Enzo Fernández, Elliot Anderson, Erling Haaland, and Rayan Cherki also feature in the transfer lists to alleviate the club's financial balance.

The boards of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid believe that the regulator's demands will force negotiations at reduced prices in the upcoming transfer windows.

The Economic Viability of the Operation in LaLiga

In financial terms, the board of FC Barcelona aims to structure a scheme of deferred payments to fit the transfer within LaLiga's salary cap. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has immediate budgetary room to handle a cash purchase if the English club sets a competitive price.

Both boards agree that the arrival of the left-footed player would raise the competitive level of their respective squads without compromising institutional sustainability. The executives of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will await the official notification of the sanctions package against Manchester City during the final quarter of 2026.

If a significant sanction is confirmed and Manchester City needs to sell several of their players, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will submit their formal offers for Josko Gvardiol.

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