When City used to sign ambitious, promising talents and making them world-class, they are now signing experienced winners. Mateo Kovacic falls into the latter category, with four Champions League medals and one Europa League, plus three Club World Cups and three UEFA Super Cups.
He has represented Croatia in five major tournaments, taking home a silver medal at the 2018 World Cup, and has won four league titles across his impressive career.
Kovacic might not be the most eye-catching signing to kick-start the summer, but he's certainly an impressive one - and he could be exactly what City need right now.
With Ilkay Gundogan confirming last night that he's joining Barcelona, Pep Guardiola is in need of another experienced midfielder. One who can play defensive if needed, go forward on occasion, and who can generally read a game and control the tempo.
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